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Star Trek: Phoenix
Deck 9: Recreation / holodeck-two
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 12:38 AM
I stepped into the empty holosuite, looking around before I took a deep breath and spoke. "Computer, run speedboat vacation simulation."
I watched as the room turned into a good speedboat in the middle of a calm sea, my uniform changing to a silver swimsuit. I stepped to the edge of the boat, stretching out to get ready.
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 12:50 AM
he walks in not knowing some one was already here and trips over part of the boat and falls in
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 12:51 AM
I heard a splash and turned. Seeing someone fall in, I swam smoothly over and helped bring them to the boat. "oh my gosh, I'm so sorry, I thought the door had latched once the program started like normal. Are...are you ok?"
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 12:55 AM
“Yes I’m ok gosh this water is really warm”as he climbed out
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 12:57 AM
I followed, the swimsuit gleaming in the simulated sun. I padded quickly over to grab a towel and rushed back to Kivat. "here dont want you getting sick cause I was careful to secure the room down."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:00 AM
“Ohh I’m ok Iv had to get used to warmer climates would you mind if I show you something?”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:01 AM
intrigued, I sat down beside him, dipping my feet in the water. "Sure."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:03 AM
“You might want to stand up”he stands up
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:04 AM
"Oh...ok." I stood up with him.
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:06 AM
“Computer run the capital city of andoria”the warm sunny resort fades out as a cold icy climate fades in the temperature would drop to -20c as buildings would appear
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:08 AM
I gasped as I felt the chill just until the swimsuit was replaced for cold temperature wear. I blinked and stared in awe as I took the sight in before us.
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:13 AM
he would have a much lighter jacket”this is where I grew up”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:15 AM
"Wow....I've never seen anything from Andoria before. It feels so cool....so calm. Serene even."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:17 AM
“It can be at times it wasn’t always like this”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:18 AM
"Was it...different for you as a child?"
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:25 AM
“No but 200 years ago andorians where war like”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:30 AM
"What changed?" I looked at you, my eyes sparkling in wonder as my inquisitiveness kicked in
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:33 AM
“Well when humans tellerites Vulcans and andorians founded the United Federation of Planets it did a lot to end the hostility’s”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:35 AM
"I wish I could have been there, to see it all in person. It looks like how I used to imagine Barsoom as a child."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:42 AM
“Computer run federation charter”the ice would fade out and a big conformance room would appear on stage would be shran captain archer ambassador soval and the teleraite ambassador all working on signing the charter of the federation
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:47 AM
I watched, mesmerized
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 01:49 AM
he watched her because he had watched it before
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 01:59 AM
"Thank you. .....part of having become an Xenoarcheologist is to be able to learn but....sometimes I think we all wish we could be there."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:08 AM
“You’re welcome Lieutenant”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:12 AM
"Please, call me Lihne. Even when I was on Vanguard it just felt like it made things more dependable to at least offer to use my first name." I smiled as I looked up at him with an appreciated smile on my face.
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:14 AM
“Ok lihne”it felt strange for him to call a superior officer by name
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:15 AM
"If you ever want to ask me anything about myself, please feel free too."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:16 AM
“Well how did you’re parents meet”
@Lt. JG. Lihne Carter
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:26 AM
"My mother was being transported for an Orion 'Market', my father was on shore leave when he saw the Trader start abusing her. No one else was willing to speak up until he come to her help. He managed to arrange asylum for her, and they eventually were married after she became a citizen of Earth and the Federation."
from the way my voice chilled ever so slightly, it could be clear how I felt about the Orion System still having many planets through it still involved in the slave trade.
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:29 AM
he looks at her”something needs to be done about the Orion syndicate”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:32 AM
"Problem is, until enough of the people of both the Orion populates worlds and the non-Orion population in the same system speak up and ask for help....well, doesn't take an Astrophysicist to know anyone try to stop just on their whims could cause ramifications."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:35 AM
“I know that lihne I understand that”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:37 AM
"But who knows...maybe," my eyes lite up again "if my research is confirmed by Starfleet, maybe it might get some wheels turning.'
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:40 AM
“What are you researching exactly”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:43 AM
"Well...the last time the Orion Hierarchy allowed the Federation to do research, one of the cave systems held what I believe are an intelligently written record that could pre-date known Orion History."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:44 AM
“Ohh sounds interesting what has you’re work found so far”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:47 AM
"I think I finally manage to come with a working translation cypher for it. But I need to wait for confirmation from the Science Branch before the discovery goes publicly announced."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:48 AM
“Ohh ya that should get you an accommodation or something”he would smile at her listening you her talk
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:50 AM
"They're fine and all, but I just enjoy exploring. Growing up on adventure stories and my dad's time in Starfleet....I just love exploring the unknown."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:53 AM
“The words of every explorer yo really enjoy you’re work don’t you”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 02:55 AM
I smiled and nodded. "I do. Especially since right now it's all I have to keep my mind of...things that happened before I transfered."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 02:57 AM
he would put his arm around her shoulder”you seem to be passionate in working hard at science”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 03:02 AM
"I think it was cause of that that I lost someone close to me." I spoke softly, memories of my last relationship ending, leading me to request a transfer for a new beginning.
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:04 AM
“What happened”he would ask out of curiosity
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 03:08 AM
"I guess the future held two different paths. I felt I was still needed here....not time to return planetside yet.'
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:10 AM
“And he wanted to go home to his or her home world”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 03:12 AM
I nodded. "I'd like to raise a family someday but had thought they might enjoy growing among the stars."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:13 AM
“I’m sorry they didn’t want to stay in space with you they don’t know what they are missing you’re quite pretty”he would smile
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 03:17 AM
this made me blink and look up, a blush in my cheeks "you...think so?"
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:18 AM
“Well yes”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 03:23 AM
"Well....I'm off for the next 24 hours...if you....wanted to get something to eat, I mean."
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:24 AM
“Well sure messhall?”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 03:25 AM
"Sure"
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:27 AM
“ok computer end program”he would walk to the exit
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 03:27 AM
"I'll see you, say 0800?"
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:36 AM
“Sure I’ll be there”
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cayde-6 11-Oct-19 03:54 AM
he heads out
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 11-Oct-19 04:04 AM
heads out into the hallway
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Oct-19 11:41 AM
[D]A bunch of crew members came in and started up a program: the inside of a 21st century office building, complete with desk dividers, printer, coffee machine and even lifts.
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irishgaming1 16-Oct-19 11:55 PM
she enters the Holodeck
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 05:14 AM
[D]The office was empty. And quiet.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 05:15 AM
[mackie]looks around and sits down at a computer”computer what year is it”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 05:17 AM
[D]Nothing happened.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 05:20 AM
she smacks the side of it”computer respond”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 05:20 AM
[D]Nothing happened.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 05:25 AM
[mackie]she sits hitting buttons
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 05:27 AM
[D]The computer screen showed something like 'wbfownf fjownrjownrewprjnrj niprnbgksjfkbwodjp '. (edited)
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 05:47 AM
[mackie]”what’s the fuck is up with this computer”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 05:48 AM
[D]The ship's computer offered no answer. Womp womp.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 05:50 AM
[mackie]she gets up
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 05:51 AM
[D]The ship's computer offered no further answer.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 05:55 AM
[mackie]she looks around the office
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 05:56 AM
[D]There was a printer against the wall, sitting on a plain white wooden table, along with a coffee machine. On the table she sat at was a typical office phone, and a potted plant.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 05:59 AM
[mackie]she walks over the coffee machine and starts messing around with it”computer one sweet tea”thinking it’s a replicator
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 06:00 AM
[D]No response.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 06:01 AM
[mackie]she smacks the top warmer trying to get it to work
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 06:01 AM
[D]The coffee machine fell over... and did nothing else. Hue.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 06:02 AM
[mackie]”computer end program it’s broken”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 06:02 AM
[D]The scene around her faded to the holodeck grid.
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 06:04 AM
[mackie]”who ran this program and left it running”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Oct-19 06:18 AM
[C]"Crewman Boller."
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cayde-6 17-Oct-19 06:25 AM
[mackie]”I’m going to have a chat with him”
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irishgaming1 18-Oct-19 10:31 AM
she heads out
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 09:44 AM
[Kym]She walked onto the holodeck
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 09:48 AM
[Capri] He stood outside for a moment, getting things programmed and cocked his head at her, "Do you like polka dots?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 09:49 AM
[Kym]"I don't mind! Why?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 10:02 AM
[Capri] "We'll be on the beach in a 1960s spy novel. Just wanted to make sure I got something pretty for you~" He smiled and tapped a few more buttons before coming in and smiling. [Computer] "Program initiated." [D] The holodeck changed to a small beach house while outside there was a beautiful view of the beach and ocean. Capris uniform changed to look like a light button down shirt and linen trousers and he offered a pretty dress and blue polka dot bathing suit to Kym. "What do you think?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 10:03 AM
[Kymira]She took them from him. "Not my usual style... but I'll give it a shot! So I just put these on, or...?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 10:04 AM
"Yeah, I mean I guess technically the computer could do it for you since it's just a hologram,"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 10:07 AM
"Alright then!" She had the computer put them on for her, and gave him a little twirl in place. "So! How do I look?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 10:09 AM
[Capri] "Absolutely beautiful. Now shall we get some sun?" He picked up a bag with blankets and some water and sun screen before going to the door. "The view is much nicer one the sand,"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 10:10 AM
She followed him. "With any luck, we'll be able to go swimming? I haven't gone for a good one in... years, actually."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 10:26 AM
"That's the plan. It's still early in the novel so we should be able to enjoy ourselves," He led her out of the little house and onto the beach by a large umbrella, laying out the blanket and looking up at her. "I...kinda have a thing for spy novels and this series is going strong after....at least 500 years?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 10:27 AM
[Kym]"Five hundred years? That's... a long time. Was it that popular even then?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 10:41 AM
"Very popular. The books started coming out some time after world war 2 and people absolutely loved them. And who would say no to having the chance to escape into a world where they can be a jet setting international spy, you know?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 10:45 AM
[Kym]"None I can think of from the top of my head."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 10:47 AM
[Capri] He nodded and another out the blanket again before kicking off his shoes and sitting down on it, looking up with a smile. "Told you the view was better~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 10:55 AM
[Kym]She sat down next to him, resting her head in his lap. "Muuuuch better."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:01 AM
[Capri] He smiled and slowly ran his fingers through her hair, looking up when he heard 20th century French coming over a loud speaker, "Ooohh, I grabbed a different novel than I thought. We're on the beach in France, not the Caribbean." He gave a weak chuckle then looked down again, "Are the beaches like this on Cait?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:04 AM
[Kym]"Similar. Not quite as blue, though - but we have birds the size of Earth buses that fly over..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:05 AM
[Capri] "Buses? Birds of prey, I'm guessing?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:06 AM
[Kym]"Nope! They eat fruits from tops of trees. Very friendly... if you give them food, that is."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:08 AM
[Capri] "Sounds like these birds we had on the colony. Some scientists decided to genetically modify some young birds so they could be kept as pets. They didn't mind being in cages, the modifications were more to make them easier to train to speak and do tricks,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:08 AM
[Kym]"And how'd that turn out?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:10 AM
[Capri] "Surprisingly well. After Dacre left, Nana adopted one of them and I had managed to teach it how to sign for treats and also how to do flips in his cage. Very pretty bird, had purple and black feathers,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:11 AM
[Kym]"Sounds nice... never had one growing up on a starship. Not much space for pets."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:13 AM
[Capri] "What about when you were living on Cait? Though....i guess being a doctor doesn't always leave a lot of tome to devote to pets?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:15 AM
[Kym]"Sadly, no. Running your own business is hard work - not much time to be you, I'm afraid!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:23 AM
[Capri] "There isn't much need for linguists most days and I have some time before I have to report to Commander Davis for training," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:36 AM
[Kym]"Well, for most people, anyway. Feeling nervous about the training that's to come?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:37 AM
[Capri] "A little. I don't want to screw this up, and I've never met Commander Davis. So I have no clue What's in store,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:39 AM
[Kym]"You'll do fine. Put your mind to it, okay? I'll be rooting for ya... besides, how many people can get into a Starfleet computer database and edit someone's personnel file? Not the most honorable thing to do, but it's an achievement at least!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:41 AM
[Capri] "Mr. Giles mentioned that. He said Starfleets files are very tricky to break into, though I think he was shocked because...well I mean it really wasn't that difficult to break into,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:42 AM
[Kym]"Mister who now? Giles? Never heard of him. Is he one of the crew?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 11:45 AM
[Capri] "He's from Starfleet Intelligence. He's the one who came to speak to me about transferring divisions. Very interesting man..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 11:46 AM
[Kym]"Ah! That's why. I think he sees potential in you - so why not just run with it? See where it takes you; but be careful, of course."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 12:10 PM
[Capri] "I think so too, and I'm eager to run with this. I wanted Starfleet to see I had value to them and...while it isn't the route I would have chosen, they have seen that I can be valuable. Maybe this will take me.somewhere the diplomatic corps never could have,"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 12:13 PM
"Maybe! Open your eyes to the possibilities, and who knows? This could be a blessing in disguise after all. Right?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 12:42 PM
"That's how I'm looking at it. This is a completely new path and the road will show itself as I walk it," He smiled then tilted his head some, "I'll have to tell my Nana. She's probably been worried sick,"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 12:42 PM
"Why not do it after this holonovel? The sooner the better, yes?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 01:34 PM
"Good idea. I haven't even had the chance to tell her about us yet!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Nov-19 01:36 PM
[D]The ship went to yellow alert
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 01:36 PM
[Capri] He looked up and groaned "Now what is it?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 01:46 PM
[Capri] He slowly stood and looked around, "Computer, why are we at yellow alert?"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:01 PM
[C]One Klingon vessel, off the port bow.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:02 PM
[Capri] He raised an eyebrow and looked at Kym, kneeling by her. "What would a Klingon ship be doing here?"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:05 PM
"I don't know..." She hugged him tight
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:09 PM
[Capri He wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head, "I have an idea...hang on. Computer, bring up an access panel?"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:09 PM
[D]One appeared next to him.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:12 PM
[Capri] He started tapping a few things on the screen, aiming to get a feed from the bridge so they could find out what was happening, "Shouldn't be too hard...."
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:19 PM
[D}Feed from the bridge appeared on screen - it was the bridge crew talking among themselves. The viewscreen was off.
(They peeked at the wrong time
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:20 PM
Oh well, he's already hacked the feed, may as well leave it)
[Capri] He blinked and then sat back, "Computer, back up bridge feed about....ten minutes?"
[Capri] He paused when Zanmar requested information and blinked, "Computer scratch that. Leave it here."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:36 PM
He looked at Kym while they spoke.
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:36 PM
She clung to him, looking incredibly nervous. "My dad is... what? How?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:37 PM
[Capri] He kept a tight hold on her, rubbing her back gently. "I don't know. What would he be doing here though?"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:39 PM
She tapped her commbadge, hearing the call for her.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:41 PM
[Capri] He gave her a tight hug, "Do you want me to go with you?"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:42 PM
"I'll... uh... solve this on my own. This isn;t your fight, Capri. It's my family..." She got to her feet... paws... whatever... and had the computer remove the outfit, putting her back in uniform as she was when she visited him
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:43 PM
[Capri] He nodded and stood quickly, pulling her in for a hug and giving her a small peck. "Call me if you need anything, alright?"
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Obelyzk 06-Nov-19 02:43 PM
"Of course. I'll be fine. Trust me - this big kit can defend herself when she needs be. I'm not all cuddles, you know!" She scampered off the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 06-Nov-19 02:45 PM
[Capri] He nodded and watched her leave before looking back at the feed. "Computer, end program and transfer feed to my quarters." He left the holodeck quickly to return to his quarters.
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Moon-Sun 08-Nov-19 05:22 PM
The Ensign walked to the panel "Computer, prepare program Temple of Amonak, Vulcan, please." She said softly, before walking onto the holodeck. Almost immediately, she was assaulted by the dry warmth of Vulcan, the orange tinted sky and the blazing sun. She headed toward the temple and entered the empty, solemn building.
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Moon-Sun 08-Nov-19 06:06 PM
She slowly walked on the cold stone of the temple, heading toward one of the prayer chambers. The Vulcan sat down and closed her eyes, breathing slowly as she focused on herself and her surrounding
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Moon-Sun 08-Nov-19 10:06 PM
The Vulcan opened her eyes when she heard her commbadge chime and a voice calling out to her. She tapped it "Yes mister King, how may I help you?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Nov-19 10:08 PM
[Capri, Comms] "Doctor, I wonder if I could ask you about something.....how do I put this....I could the advice of another telepathic being," (edited)
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Moon-Sun 08-Nov-19 10:10 PM
The vulcan waited a second then got up from her meditative position "Computer, end program." The serene scenary disappeared all around her as she headed toward the door. She tapped her commbadge "Of course, I will see what I can do. Where shall I meet you?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Nov-19 10:24 PM
[Capri, Comms] "I just stepped off the turbolift on deck 5, would sick bay be alright?"
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Moon-Sun 08-Nov-19 10:25 PM
[Comm] "Unless this is a matter of medical emergency, I would rather not take up room in sickbay while off duty. I'll be joining you in the hallway momentarily."
She said as she stood in front of the door, letting it open as she stepped into the hallway
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 08-Nov-19 10:26 PM
[Capri, Comms] "Thank you, Doctor."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Nov-19 02:46 PM
[Capri] He paused outside of the deck and tapped a few buttons before stepping in.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Nov-19 02:56 PM
[D] The holodeck looked like a forest overlook, with a view of some colony off in the distance. A few of the buildings looked run down and every soften some device or another would spark off. It was far enough from the trees though to be safe and smelled faintly of sulfur and chemicals, the product of decades of scientific research, just like some of the strange trees and animals that were closer to the colony.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Nov-19 03:43 PM
[Capri] Capri sat on the overlook and watched the colony quietly, looking up when the trees rustled and the leaves shifted to spell out ' Behind you'. He stood quickly and jumped out of the way before his would be assailant could pounce. He jumped to his feet and the two started grappling back and forth.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 09-Nov-19 08:13 PM
[Capri] Capri was taking a break from sparring and was laying down on the overlook, staring up and the sky and panting a little.
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pinknblackoala 09-Nov-19 09:22 PM
After a while longer and another fight or two, Capri ended the simulation and left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 03:21 AM
She stepped onto the holodeck and grabbed a few other things she'd replicated before walking back out.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 05:48 AM
[D] The atmosphere was much more lively on the bar side of this deck. Various holograms were milling around and a hologram of Quark was at the bar, working away. Spread out among the tables were games of pool, tongo, Kotra, earth poker, and even a dabo wheel. The platform at the end of the bar was set up with a karaoke machine. Another part of this deck was more subdued but had a large diamond decoration at the top with shiny streamers hanging down and various Bajoran pieces of art. There was a large bowl on a pedestal in the middle that just needed lit so people's troubles could turn it ashes. (edited)
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 06:02 PM
[Shansa] Shansa was already inside Quarks, feeling proud of herself as she watched members of the crew having a good time or admiring the artwork in the other area. She got two sets of Darts from the hologram of Quark and squeezed its ear as payment before getting up.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 06:04 PM
Then the second one entered- an android in an overcoat that then entered after the Bajoran, and simply stopped to take some time to look around the simulation and the details, spotting Shansa, he then followed up behind her and simply waved.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 06:37 PM
Shansa squeaked when she saw Ghost and ran over to hug him tight. "Hey there! What do you think?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 07:40 PM
"Hmm. It looks entertaining to say the least. How much have you been working on it since now?"
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 07:41 PM
[Shansa] "The last few days. One of the other engineers writes holodeck programs and they helped me with organising all of this,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 08:15 PM
"I see. I see. What are the activities that are present around here? Which activity is best to do or the most fun?"
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 08:18 PM
[Shansa] "There's pool, poker, karaoke, kotra, dabo, tongo, the dart board here....and they're all fun but i like darts myself,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 08:26 PM
"Darts? Hmmm. What happens if we go to the dart board first? That seems like something fun to do. Don't you agree?"
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pinknblackoala 14-Nov-19 08:28 PM
[Shansa] She handed him a small bunch of the darts, turning to the board on the wall. "it is fun, its also a great test of your coordination and aim,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 08:43 PM
Taking the few darts in his hand, he turned to the board and threw his first one, only to miss it. Then the second dart, in which he threw, also missed.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 08:58 PM
"The goal is to hit the center of the board. You aim the dart first," She stood in the same spot and adjusted the dart in her hand a little, "and then throw it!" She threw the dart and it landed in the middle of one of the wedges, making the board chirp. "Like that,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 09:06 PM
Taking the darts again, he then threw it for a third time, and managed to land it directly in the middle after aiming. He did it again for two more times, also achieving the same result.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 09:21 PM
She smiled and threw hers, getting them close but not quite. "You don't always have to get the bulls eye. That's just the objective,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 09:26 PM
"Then what's the objective besides getting the bullseye? I'm feeling that there is a second purpose to this.."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 09:27 PM
"The second purpose is...fun!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 10:00 PM
"Hmm. Fun. Do the other crew members know how to perform the Gratitude Festival or you will have to guide them. And what else is fun here?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:04 PM
"The holograms will guide them over there for the ceremony. But I've had some of my friends collecting the slips to bring here. They're anonymous so we aren't going to read all of them aloud. Bit people aren't required to come, I just thought it would be a nice way for people to see their stresses lifted." She collected the darts then looked around. "Um....the pool table is open or there's a few people playing poker? Or we can move to Holodeck one to listen to some music?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 10:09 PM
"Hmmm. Poker? Or pool? Let's see which one will be best. But we'll do the Gratitude Festival together or separately? And also, I think that we can try pool together, if you want to."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:11 PM
"I'd love to!" She smiled and led Ghost to the bar to return the darts. "The celebration and ceremony isn't for a few hours,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 10:13 PM
"Oh- Then we have plenty of time to have fun and enjoy the activities here, then."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:16 PM
"Exactly!" She grinned and picked up a glass of springwine on the way.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 10:22 PM
After which he then followed along and took a look at the scenery of the place as he headed towards the bar.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:25 PM
She paused to peak around where it was decorated for the festival, smiling when she saw the rest of the pedeatal.was set up for when they lit the flame."Yay!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 10:38 PM
"What does that represent? Is that the pedestal for the festival's ceremony?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:40 PM
"The glass piece there is what we pour some liquid into. It interacts with a substance in the dish which ignites the flame used to burn the renewal scrolls,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 10:44 PM
"Oh. I see. Have you ever played pool before? Because I have certainly not been playing it. It would be nice to learn how to, though."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 10:47 PM
"A few times!" She smiled and picked up two cues, handing one to Ghost. "You hit these balls onto the pockets and whoever gets all of their and the black ball in the pockets first wins,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 10:57 PM
"I see. Okay. Let's try this. I hope I win this.." He said as he grabs the cue and attempts at hitting at the black balls, in which it rolled slowly, but didn't reach the pocket quite yet.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:02 PM
"No...the black ball is last. If you get the black ball in a pocket while yours are still on the table, you lose. If the all white ball goes in a pocket, it's a scratch." She reset the table then put the white ball at the opposite end before hitting it with the cue.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 14-Nov-19 11:20 PM
"Ah- I see. I'll need to learn how to play this game. I don't like to mess up in games, especially ones with competitive elements involved in them. Since it seems more probable, don't you think? Or it's more about having fun?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Nov-19 11:31 PM
"It is about having fun. And there's nothing wrong with being competitive as long as you don't get upset if you lose,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 12:04 AM
"Hmm, okay. May you please teach me the specifics on how to play pool so that I don't mess up next time? Pretty please?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:08 AM
"Just watch and learn~" She smiled and hit the white ball with the cue, watching it scatter the other balls but none went into pockets. "Now you go, give the all white ball a good tap and if you get one in the pocket then you can go again. And if you get a stripe ball, you'll only.pit stripe balls in the pockets,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 12:19 AM
"Oh, I see. Okay. You hit the white ball first, but do the black ball last?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 12:21 AM
"Correct. And only after all of your balls.are in pockets,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 12:24 AM
"Oh, okay." He then hit the white ball with his cue stick, and watched as it hit and caused the other balls to scatter.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 01:51 AM
He entered the bar, and sat at a table, watching Shansa and Ghost play billiards. He'd never bothered to learn, after all.(
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:07 AM
She managed to hit a stripe ball in the pocket, getting a small streak going. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 02:08 AM
He then hit the white ball again with the cue stick, and watched as it hit one of the balls and caused it to enter the pocket.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:11 AM
"Good job! You get to go again!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 02:24 AM
"Yay. I managed to do it." He said as he then hit the white ball with the cue stick, as it caused the other balls to scatter, but not go into the pocket. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:39 AM
"And now it's my turn again,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 02:40 AM
"Okay then, it's all yours to see."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:44 AM
She nodded and hit the ball again. Nothing went in the pocket that time.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 02:45 AM
"Oh. Then it's my turn. Let me try." He then hit the white ball once more, and the same result happened, no balls got into the pocket.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 02:59 AM
She giggled and looked at the table, adjusting a few times before hitting the ball and getting another on the pocket.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 15-Nov-19 06:38 AM
He left the holodeck a while later
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 09:16 PM
"It's still your turn. You can go do it."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 09:22 PM
She nodded and hit the ball again, fake pouting when it missed the ball. "Aaawwww,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 09:24 PM
With that, he then hit the white ball again and it went into the pocket this time.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 09:30 PM
"Try again," She pulled the ball out and set it nearby again. "Try it again~"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 09:51 PM
He then attempted it again, and it ended with the ball not going into the pocket.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 09:53 PM
She giggled and hit the ball, watching it bounce around the table until it hit a ball and knocked it into the pocket. "Yay!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 09:54 PM
"How many of these balls are left on the table now? I haven't made a clear count immediately."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 09:59 PM
"Let's see....there are three stripes and two solids, and the black 8 ball of course,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 10:43 PM
"Then it's six balls."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 10:45 PM
"That's correct! Out of ten total,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 15-Nov-19 10:47 PM
"Okay. Then it's your move now."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 15-Nov-19 10:48 PM
She nodded and hit the ball again. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:15 AM
Following her turn, he then waited to hit the ball with his cue stick, but did not as to see if the ball that she hit would go into the pocket or not. "Did you get it in or...?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 01:04 PM
He walked onto the holodeck, and went round looking for Shansa
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irishgaming1 16-Nov-19 01:08 PM
she pokes her head in wondering what was going on
she steps in not sure why she’s here
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 01:18 PM
[D]Shansa was still playing pool with Ghost in the bar area.
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irishgaming1 16-Nov-19 01:20 PM
she walks over to the few people she knows
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 01:20 PM
He walked over to the pair. "I am glad to see that the two of you are doing well. Lieutenant Shansa, have you any more earrings?"
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irishgaming1 16-Nov-19 01:21 PM
“Hi”she said awkwardly
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 01:37 PM
Shansa looked up when Dune came to the table, "Hello Commander! I think so....let me see..." She set the pool cue aside and dug through her pockets, handing over a wrapped earring and renewal scroll. "Here we go~!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 01:45 PM
"You have another paper? I haven't written my list down yet so that I could burn it, where do you find more paper to write them down?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 01:46 PM
"I do! Right...." She dug through her pockets again, "Here!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 01:48 PM
He took the bundle from her. "Thank you. I shall be by later with doctor sh'Avoness - once she has written her troubles down, of course. How goes the celebration?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 01:49 PM
"Thanks. I think I have a pen on me, let me see.." After taking the paper from Shansa, he then checked his coat pockets to see if they had a pen. After which he got it out, he then began to write down the list of troubles down on it. "It's fun. I learned how to play pool and throw darts. Is it fun for you, Commander?"
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irishgaming1 16-Nov-19 01:50 PM
she waves to dune
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 01:52 PM
"It has been good to me as well. Things have been peaceful - mostly. I am grateful for this period of respite. Given me time to simply be the person that I am."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 01:55 PM
"The celebration is going well! Everybody is having a great time and it's nice to see people smile co.pared to everyone being so down the last few weeks,"
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irishgaming1 16-Nov-19 01:56 PM
“Hello guys”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 01:56 PM
"Amethyst! Come, join us if you'd like." He invited.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 01:56 PM
He finishes his list and rolls up the paper in a scroll, holding it in his right hand as he speaks, "That's true. The amount of socialization- Hello there. How are you doing?"
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irishgaming1 16-Nov-19 01:57 PM
she walks over”so what’s all going on”
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 01:59 PM
"Simple- Shansa and I were just playing a game of pool and I'm done writing my list down. It's the scroll. And I won't reveal the context of it for my own reasons."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 02:00 PM
"You don't have to reveal it. They're meant to be anonymous and confidential,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 02:05 PM
"Oh. That's excellent, then. Anyways, Commander, have you ever played pool before?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 02:06 PM
"No, I have not. Why?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 02:06 PM
"It's just a question I was wondering about."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 02:08 PM
"I see..." He eyed Ghost's outfit. "The look suits you, lieutenant - perhaps I should wear that later."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 02:09 PM
"He does look pretty spiffy, doesn't he?" Shansa smiled and tilted her head up to peck the screen.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 02:10 PM
"Thank you for the compliment, sir. You also have classy wear? I mainly have overcoats." Ghost then patted Shansa's head in response.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 02:11 PM
"Shirt, suit and tie." He replied.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 02:11 PM
"Ah. I see. That's also a good choice of wear as well."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 02:29 PM
"Oh, I'm sure that my companion for the night shall be more stunning to look at. She has better taste in clothes than I do."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 02:31 PM
"Ah, I see. Well, then let's see what can we do now for the time being, shall we?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 02:33 PM
Shansa smiled and cocked her head, "I don't know if I've ever seen you out of uniform before, sir."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 02:35 PM
"You should, sometime. In a few hours you shall, anyway. I leave you to judge my appearance then."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 02:37 PM
"I look forward to it!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 02:39 PM
"I shan't disappoint." He put the bundle in his pocket and sat down at one of the tables, watching the tongo tables
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 02:47 PM
[D] A few science and command division officers were playing against the holo-ferengi and doing pretty well.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 03:16 PM
He observed them silently - while he didn't like the idea of gambling, it wasn't exactly his right to interfere. That much he'd learned.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:19 PM
"Well- what is there to do? We can continue the game of pool if you want to."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:26 PM
"Well we are going to start the ceremony soon, I should get that set up,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:27 PM
"Ah, I see. Well, that's perfectly fine with me."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 03:28 PM
"That would be wonderful. I shall head back and have her write down whatever she wishes to. See you all then." He got up and left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:30 PM
She nodded and waved to the commander before resetting the table for whoever wanted to play next. "Would you like to help me finish setting up for the festival?
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:32 PM
"How can I help you in achieving this goal?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:34 PM
"I'll show you," She led him over to the other area. Off to the side was a taller pedestal and a table with a few items on it. "We need to move the one with the bowl out a little then move this one behind it. But they're kinda heavy,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:36 PM
"Ah, I see. I can help with that. Let's get this going, shall we?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:41 PM
She nodded and moved out the smaller pedestal before.going over to the larger one, motioning for Ghost to come over and help.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:42 PM
He did follow the Bajoran and went to the larger one, and ready to move it out. "Are you ready? I'm ready."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:44 PM
"Yep! On three...one.....two....three!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:45 PM
He then began to move the larger one upon hearing the count.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 03:46 PM
She was on the other side as it was moved, stopping once it was in position. "Perfect!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 03:49 PM
"That's good. That's good. Now- I think it's about time for it to begin, right? Or do you have to do more preparations?"
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Anglachel 16-Nov-19 03:58 PM
Tal walked in, looking around at the decorations and religous items, before sitting down at the bar.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:16 PM
"We just need to mover this stuff onto the teller pedestal. If you want to bring it over, I can place it,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 05:27 PM
[Comms]"Dunamis to Shansa?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:30 PM
She paused while setting up the pedestal. "Yes, Commander?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 05:31 PM
"Can you replicate... about two hundred extra bundles? We might be about to take on some guests."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:32 PM
"Oh wow....um, sure! It'll take me about an hour to make them up, is that alright?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Nov-19 05:32 PM
"No rush, lieutenant. Take all the time you require."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 05:35 PM
"If you want help, I can help you. It looks anyway you may need the extra pair of hands, more so gloved hands, but to each their own." He said as he reached into his coat pockets and brought out two gloves and put them on. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:37 PM
"Yes, sir!" She looked over at Ghost and smiled, "I would love the extra help~!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 05:38 PM
"Okay then, what is to be replicated and distributed among extra 200 bundles for these guests?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:47 PM
"Those parcels I made of renewal scrolls and earrings. I may still have a bunch in my quarters. Most of them I found at a Bajoran shop in the space dock. Let's see how many of this I have and them replicate the remainder?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 05:48 PM
"That can work. It'll be less time-consuming and more efficient. So let's see how many there is left and replicate the others."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 16-Nov-19 05:51 PM
*She nodded and finished setting things up before stepping down and taking Ghosts hand, leading him out of the holodeck,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 16-Nov-19 05:55 PM
With that he followed the Bajoran out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 02:02 AM
walks to the door of the holodeck, pressing the pad to inquire if anyone was already using it.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 02:17 AM
((Ok so just enter?))
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 02:22 AM
(Yup!
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 02:24 AM
(I’ll yeet kivat here))
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 02:26 AM
He walked into the holodeck, and the Romulan crew dispersed among the crowd to mingle... and in Lhaesar's case, flirt with practically every male member of the crew within reach.
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job2lander 17-Nov-19 02:31 AM
Raza walked in shortly after them and went immediately to the bar
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 02:33 AM
Shansa paused by the door and was offering pens to the Romulan crew for when they were ready to write on their scrolls.
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 02:34 AM
[kivat]he walks in looking around
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 02:34 AM
"Paldor joi, sir! Are you having a good time?"
Kivat)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-Nov-19 02:37 AM
Once seeing that the Romulans were safely inside, he walked out of the holodeck - he needed to pick up Lylla from his quarters, after all.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 02:48 AM
lihne walked among the others, dressed in a nicer gathering outfit, and looking slightly shy about the dress. She looked around her for a familiar face.
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 02:53 AM
[kivat]he smiles and walks over to her
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 02:58 AM
seeing Kivat approach, she smiles and walks over to him. Hugging him tightly. "I was about to put myself in a corner and go into wallflower mode."
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 03:08 AM
[kivat]”so I herd about this I decided I’d pop in and see what the big deal is”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 03:15 AM
"Well I'm glad you did."
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 03:24 AM
[kivat]”you look wonderful tonight sweetheart”he walks with her over to a table
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 03:32 AM
"Thanks.this is an old one I wore back in the Academy. Feels a bit snug."
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 03:32 AM
[kivat]”ohh it looks fine”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 03:37 AM
"Aww you flatterer. Do you need anything to eat?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:38 AM
Shansa blinked at being ignored then went back to handing the packages out to their Romulan guests.
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 03:52 AM
[kivat]”what are those ear rings every one has”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 03:56 AM
"The ones with the little ear chains attached?"
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 03:59 AM
[kivat]”yes”he puts his arm around her
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 04:00 AM
she smiles and holds him close. "they're typical Bajoran wear. Part of their religious beliefs."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 04:08 AM
Entering the holodeck, he then seeked out Shansa in order to ask where to safely put the box of renewal scrolls and papers.
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 04:08 AM
[kivat]”we should get you one”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 04:11 AM
"Really? Hmmm that might be interesting."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 04:12 AM
"Shansa? Where are you? I've got the rest of the boxed items, where do I place it?" He called out as he walked around the holo-program.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:15 AM
Shansa had moved to the bar and stood on one of the stools when she saw Ghost, waving her arms and calling. "Over here!"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 04:17 AM
"Ah- Great. Let me come over here." He said, holding the box of renewal scrolls and papers tied with the strings as he walked over to the Bajoran.
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 04:20 AM
[kivat]he waves over shansa
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:23 AM
Shansa smiled and hugged him, "I was worried about you," She waved at Kivat again and held up one of the parcels to offer to him.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 04:24 AM
"Worried? Why? I was just tying these scrolls and papers up." He said as he set the box down, and held out his own scroll, looking at it before rolling it up and stuffing it into one of his coat pockets.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 04:29 AM
nods in greeting to the waver at the other side of the crowd.
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 04:30 AM
[kivat]he walks over and gets 2 papers and pens”can I also get one of them Earrings for lihne”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 04:34 AM
watches.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:42 AM
She blinked and pointed at the bundles in his hand, "They've got earrings wrapped up in tissue, don't worry~!"
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 04:46 AM
[kivat]he walks back over to lihne”and hands her a little bundle”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 04:50 AM
"Aw honey. Thank you." she smiles as she leans over and kisses his cheek
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 04:52 AM
[kivat]he smiles
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 05:07 AM
carefully places it on my right ear and look to Kivat. "how does it look?"
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 05:08 AM
[kivat]”looks good I don’t know if I’ll wear it or not”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 05:09 AM
"Well if not, I still think you will be handsome."
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irishgaming1 17-Nov-19 05:15 AM
[kivat]he try’s it on
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 05:27 AM
"Look at you, looking good." the length of the day coming to her, she smiles at Kivat, a little sleepy in her eyes.
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cayde-6 17-Nov-19 05:29 AM
“Thank you my dear”
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 05:31 AM
"I think I'm going to head to my quarters before I pass out on the floor. Long day and all."
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cayde-6 17-Nov-19 05:32 AM
“Aren’t you going to write something down”as he wrote stuff down in andorian
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 05:33 AM
"of course." She smiles and writes a proverb but in Orion to make it more special
"There we go."
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cayde-6 17-Nov-19 05:34 AM
he takes them and puts them in the box that shansa had
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 05:35 AM
"Well- they look happy, don't they? At least they're now a lot more calm and happy than the following weeks, myself included." He said as he patted Shansa's head for emotional support.
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Lt. JG. Lihne Carter 17-Nov-19 05:37 AM
after sending good wishes, she kisses Kivat and with a smile, politely excuses herself to avoid getting over tired.
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cayde-6 17-Nov-19 05:38 AM
he follows with her
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 05:49 AM
Shansa wrapped an arm around his middle and nuzzled his hand, "I agree. I'm glad everyone is enjoying themselves,"
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Anglachel 17-Nov-19 01:51 PM
Today being the gratitude festival, he grabbed a scroll and began writing on it, sipping from his Tarkanian ale.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 02:28 PM
Shansa was staring by the pedestal, waiting for the crowd to finish filing in so she could begin the ceremony. (edited)
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Anglachel 17-Nov-19 02:32 PM
He got up and joined the mass in front of the pedistal.
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 03:24 PM
She was hanging with Cleo at the side of the hall, the point of her right ear pierced through with the earring.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:29 PM
[Cleo] "That earring looks really good on you,"
Shansa was waiting for the crowd to die down, shifting nervously.
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 03:30 PM
"Thanks. Didn't you put it there, though?" She reached up and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:31 PM
[Cleo] "Well yeah..." She giggled and wrapped her arms around her, tickling her middle.
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 03:34 PM
"Ow! Stop! Y'know, I might just ask commander Wakalth to let me transfer here. Permanently. I don't feel quite as forgettable here, somehow..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:37 PM
[Cleo] "Really? That would be amazing! I'm sure the Captain wouldn't mind having another Romulan on board."
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 03:41 PM
"I hope not. Besides..." She lowered her voice. "I wouldn't miss last night for the world..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:43 PM
[Cleo] "I certainly hope not," She purred and held her tighter.
[Holly] She hadn't taken Babs far, just to the other holodeck.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 03:56 PM
She entered with Holly. "So, what ceremony is it, again?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 03:58 PM
[Holly] "The ceremony is to light the flame we burn our renewal scrolls in. And then we get to enjoy the festival,"
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 04:03 PM
"Well, yeah - you're definitely not forgetting me, are you? Not after last night?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:05 PM
[Cleo] "That's right. I hope you don't forget me either,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 04:15 PM
"Oh, yeah, cool.."
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 04:15 PM
"Nope."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:40 PM
[Holly] "Oh look! We haven't missed it yet!" [Cleo] She purred into Adrienes neck and looked up at the center of the room.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 04:42 PM
Babs looked towards the center as well.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 04:43 PM
Ghost was standing amongst the crowd of people, looking at Shansa with a happy smile displayed on his screen display.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 04:43 PM
Shansa smiled at the room around her before spreading her arms like wings to get people's attention.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 05:08 PM
Babs watched.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 05:23 PM
She smiled then started reciting the traditional phrase for lighting the flame, loud and clear in Bajoran. She took two small bottles and poured them into the glass as she spoke, watching it glow blue and the liquid travel into a small glass tube that led to the bowl. A small flame appearing suddenly.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 06:02 PM
"Oh, cool..." Babs murmured. (edited)
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Adriene BOT 17-Nov-19 06:05 PM
She unfurled her list which she'd made with Cleo overnight - it was a very, very long piece of paper, with the topmost worry being 'Being forgotten.'
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 06:08 PM
In preparations for the burning of his list, he held it out, but kept it in rolled in a scroll.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 06:22 PM
Shansa took the slip from Ghost and smiled, "As we place the first scroll in the flames, may our troubles burn to ashes as the paper they are written on..."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 07:02 PM
"Oh, okay. Shall I burn it or you want to toss it into the flames?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 07:17 PM
"We don't toss them in, we just place it in the bowl gently and let it burn away in its own good time,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 07:18 PM
"Oh, okay. That sounds easy enough." He then placed the renewal scroll into the bowl gently and carefully and watched it.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 07:20 PM
She smiled as the scroll burned and then looked at the crowd, "Paldor joi! you are now free to place your own scrolls in the flames! May we release our troubles and begin our explorations with a clear slate!"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 07:23 PM
"Wait, where's the basket I put mine in?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 07:28 PM
[Holly] "Over there. Lt. Shansa must have had people bring them in already. And she's probably got a volunteer to put them in the fire for her,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 07:30 PM
"Oh." She sighed in relief.
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Anglachel 17-Nov-19 07:35 PM
Tal stepped forward, placing his short scroll in the basket. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 07:37 PM
Shansa smiled and picked up a basket, placing a few scrolls in as well.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 08:17 PM
She watched this happen.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 08:19 PM
Shansa smiled at everyone and then held her arms out again, "Now enjoy the festivities!"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 08:21 PM
She looked a Holly. "That was easy, I guess."
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Anglachel 17-Nov-19 08:22 PM
He joins the crowd around the dabo wheel and starts betting.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 09:11 PM
[D] A few holograms of ferengi and Bjaorans were milling around, playing music or taking scrolls to the pedestal for people.
Shansa stepped off the platform with a huge smiled plastered across her face.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 09:11 PM
"That was great. I probably feel a lot more better than I was before in my blanket form."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 09:12 PM
"Really? That's wonderful! I'm so glad to hear it!" She hopped up and gave Ghost a tight hug.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 09:13 PM
"Yes it was, doesn't mean that I'll continue to be happy. I'll most likely try to ride through the grief with the utmost striving."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 09:16 PM
"That's pretty much all you can do. But it does get better. It's sort of like a cold, you have to let the virus run it's course before you feel better,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 09:34 PM
Babs sat next to Holly
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 09:34 PM
"Oh. Hopefully it'll be over soon and I'll be normal."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 09:36 PM
[Holly] She grabbed a pair of jumja sticks from a passing ferengi waited and offered one to Babs.
"I hope so too. Maybe something you could try is just....keep going? Let yourself feel it but keep doing your job, spending time with the people who care about you, keep living. It does a disservice to the ones we've lost if we just stop living our own lives. And though they aren't here with us anymore, they'll always be alive in here," She pointed at her heart with a smile. "That way they never truly leave us,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 09:41 PM
“Oh, thanks.” Babs took it, and began eating it.
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Anglachel 17-Nov-19 09:43 PM
Tal, having sufficiently enjoyed the festivities, left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 09:46 PM
[Holly] "You looked like you could use something sweet,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 09:47 PM
"That's true. I'll be sure to remember that."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 09:48 PM
She smiled and hugged him again, swaying a little to the music.
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 10:02 PM
"Wow, this is really sweet."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 10:06 PM
[Holly] "Yeah, they're incredibly sweet. Bajorans don't play around when it comes to flavour. Have you ever tried Hasperat? Talk about spicy..."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 10:27 PM
"Why are you dancing? Is it the music that's playing right now?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 10:29 PM
"Yeah, I'm just enjoying the music. It's so soft and uplifting,"
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chekoventerprise 17-Nov-19 11:03 PM
"I don't think I have tried it."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 17-Nov-19 11:50 PM
[Holly] "Well if you like spicy then you may enjoy it,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 17-Nov-19 11:59 PM
"I haven't exactly found the time nor the place to exactly dance or sway to the music. I'm not a dancer, really."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 12:08 AM
"It's not really dancing. I'm just swaying to the rhythm, just letting myself feel the music. If you like maybe we can find a holoprogram that has dancing lessons?"
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 12:12 AM
“I’m not really a fan of spicy foods, but I guess I’ll try one.”
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 12:12 AM
The next display on his screen was a thinking face, in which he said, "I don't know really. I'll have to think about it more."
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 12:12 AM
Babs went in search of them, returning a minute later. “Found some.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 12:21 AM
"It might help to find a hobby like dancing," [Holly] "One of the Bajoran crew mentioned drizzling it with syrup if it's too spicy,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 12:58 AM
"Well, hmm. Should I take on a hobby such as dancing? Do you like dancing?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 01:03 AM
"I do but I'm not good at it,"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 01:04 AM
"I see, I see. I'll probably think about it more, for now, what do we do now? What is left to do?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 01:23 AM
"Uh....we just enjoy the festival?" She smiled a little and shrugged.
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 01:32 AM
Babs shrugged, and took a bite. Suddenly, there was this “what did I just do” look on her face. She quickly ran to find some milk.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 01:35 AM
[D] One of the ferengi waiters passed by her and stopped. "Ate the hasperat, eh?" (edited)
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 02:05 AM
She nodded, her eyes wide.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 02:12 AM
[Ferengi waited #2] "Here. This should help," He handed over a bottle of bright green liquid. "If a Slug-O-Cola doesn't fix you, nothing will!"
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 02:15 AM
She nodded in thanks, quickly downing rhe drink without hesitating.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 02:20 AM
[Ferengi waiter #2] He stalked off, grumbling about hyoo-mons not knowing how to even tip.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 03:11 AM
"I see, I see. Hmmm, what is there to enjoy? We can continue to play our game of pool or snuggle or something else."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 07:45 AM
He and Lylla materialized on the holodeck, he in a grey dress shirt, bowtie and blazer, and she in traditional Aenar dress.
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 11:02 AM
Babs went back off to find Holly.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 06:39 PM
[Holly] She was still sitting at the table, looking up and waving Babs back over.
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 08:14 PM
“I-I just, ate it.” She said, her mouth still slightly tasting it.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 08:25 PM
[chase]he walks in
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 08:32 PM
She noticed him. “Oh..”
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 08:32 PM
He simply watched the holodeck's programs and how people involved were having some level of fun or conversation. His screen display however showed an empty battery, much to his annoyance.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 08:32 PM
[chase]”what is this about?”
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 08:37 PM
She ignored chase after her “oh”, turning back to Holly.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 08:39 PM
[chase]raised an eyebrow
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 08:40 PM
She drank some more of her drink to numb the spicy taste in her mouth.
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Luce 18-Nov-19 08:41 PM
21 walked into the holodeck wearing an outfit consisting of a white and grey dress in a diamond pattern with a grey coat to go over it, the only spare outfit she had and it happened to be her former doctor uniform. She looked around, not sure what to do.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 08:43 PM
[chase]he looks around
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 08:44 PM
She kept drinking, sitting next to Holly.
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Luce 18-Nov-19 08:47 PM
21 ordered a glass of apple juice and sat out of the way
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 08:49 PM
[chase]he orders a beer and sits out of the way
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 08:55 PM
Babs sat, her legs together, her hands in her lap.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 08:58 PM
[chase]”hey miss Chaffee”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 09:09 PM
[Holly] She yawned after a bit and rested her head in her hands. "I'm sorry, I must be like uber boring..."
Shansa looked up and saw the battery signal on Ghosts screen, "Oh....would you like to go back to your quarters and rest?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 09:13 PM
"No, again this is just a precaution. I don't have to rest, but it's highly recommended and advised that I do. There won't be any ramifications if I don't, it's just more preferable. Besides, I don't want to ruin the festivities for you."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 09:16 PM
"You won't ruin the festivities. Besides, I could use a nap anyway... I've been going non stop all day..."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 09:18 PM
"That's kind of correct, actually. Well, would you want to have a piggyback ride like the little children with their parents and all the way to my quarters?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 09:20 PM
"Really? I won't be too heavy for you?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 09:25 PM
"Well, no you won't. It's mainly because I can handle heavier materials and items."
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 09:25 PM
[chase]”lieutenant shansa it’s a nice party”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 09:29 PM
She looked over at Chase and nodded, smiling a little. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself,"
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 09:34 PM
[chase]”just why is everyone wearing ear rings?”
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 09:36 PM
"What do you want?" She looked at Chase, only now choosing to acknowledge his presence. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 09:38 PM
She blinked, a little confused. "It's the Bajoran gratitude festival....i thought it would be nice for everyone else to sort of....loke....basically today is a day where everybody gets to be Bajoran,"
[Holly] She cocked her head, not noticing Chase until Babs spoke to him.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 09:55 PM
"Hmmm. Well, what do you say on my proposal?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 10:01 PM
She smiled and yawned again, "I would very much enjoy that. Haven't had a piggy back ride since I was little..."
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:14 PM
[chase]”sounds like you need the rest Lieutenant”
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 10:14 PM
She sipped her drink.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 10:15 PM
"Okay then. Let's get to it then." He slowly kneeled down in order to allow the Bajoran to get on.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 10:17 PM
"It's been a very long day. I think I'm due for a nap~!" She giggled and then shifted, adjusting her dress before wrapping her arms around Ghosts neck from behind.
[Holly] She sighed a little and pulled her hair over her shoulder.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:18 PM
[chase]he smiled seeing people happy for a change
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 18-Nov-19 10:18 PM
With that, he then stood up and promptly left the holodeck with the Bajoran in tow.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:18 PM
[chase]he chuckles a little
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Luce 18-Nov-19 10:20 PM
21 received her drink noticed everyone having fun in the distance, she shyly stayed to the side, watching.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:28 PM
[chase]he looked around the room
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Luce 18-Nov-19 10:29 PM
21 sighed as she was trying to ignore a holographic Klingon
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:32 PM
[chase]waves at the person sitting alone
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Luce 18-Nov-19 10:34 PM
21 waved slightly back at the man, but she was visibly annoyed by the holographic Klingons inability to tolerate rejection.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 10:34 PM
Shansa nuzzled in the back of his neck and smiled, waving at Chase and Babs as they left.
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Cadet Edward Smith 18-Nov-19 10:35 PM
he entered and would be sure to get a drink immidiately
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 10:37 PM
"I like your hair.." She said to Holly.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:46 PM
[chase]”hey boss” (edited)
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 10:47 PM
"My hairs all straight, and brown.."
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:49 PM
[chase]”It look nice miss Chaffee” (edited)
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 10:50 PM
"Was I talking to you, Mr. Chase?" She said, irritated at his eavesdropping. (edited)
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Luce 18-Nov-19 10:50 PM
21 saw the attitude of Babs and shuddered, deciding that she should avoid that lady's bad side.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 10:50 PM
[Holly] "It's less distinctive than red though," She looked over at Chase and then lowered her head to hide a giggle.
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:52 PM
[chase]”Nope just giving my opinion anyway”
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 10:52 PM
"Yours is unique." She said, taking another sip.
She turned again. "If I want it, I'll ask for it."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 10:54 PM
[Holly] "Thank you! And if you want, I'm sure Veronica can probably fix it up. She's always doing different things with her hair,"
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 10:54 PM
[chase]”nah thats the beauty of opinion it’s my opinion”
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Luce 18-Nov-19 10:55 PM
21 felt her ghost white hair for a moment, she could see the contrast it had against her solid black synthetic skin, she always thought her design was beautiful, but times like this she gets slightly insecure of it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 10:55 PM
He'd been sitting at the bar, sipping from a glass of syntheholic Andorian ale.
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 10:56 PM
She started to speak, sighed, and lowered her voice, to avoid being overheard by that annoying Chase. "Maybe, I kind of like my hair how it is."
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Luce 18-Nov-19 10:57 PM
21 noticed the Commander, and picked up her apple juice and walked over to the bar and noted an empty seat beside him "This seat taken?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 10:59 PM
[Holly] "I wasn't meaning anything too extreme, don't worry~" She smiled and took another sip of her drink. "How's the Slug-O-Cola?"
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 11:00 PM
"Its good, I guess. I can still taste the Hasperat in my mouth though."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:01 PM
"Do go ahead, Ensign." He replied, while watching Lylla chat to her colleagues on the other side of the room.
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:01 PM
She sat down at the bar "So, the captain, seemingly reluctantly gave me approval."
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Cadet Edward Smith 18-Nov-19 11:01 PM
he sat a stool away from dune, sipping a double of real scotch
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:02 PM
"To bear your progeny. I am glad to hear that. Have you begun the process already?"
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:03 PM
"Yeah, did so last night, the Chief engineer performed the operation, and everything went smoothly, although to be honest I don't think the Captain likes the idea, she had the nerve to ask if my child was going to be alive."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 11:03 PM
[Holly] "Yeah, it's not for everyone. I think Cleo tried making it once and it was about as spicy as kimchi. Which wasn't too bad,"
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 11:06 PM
"Oh, cool. "She nodded.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:07 PM
"Did she, now?" He sighed, massaging the bridge between his eyes. "That... surprises me. Very much so. I think it unimportant - progeny is progeny."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 11:07 PM
[Holly] "She wanted to impress Lieutenant Mikot is why. She's got a huge crush on her,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 18-Nov-19 11:09 PM
he just sat quietly listening while he sipped at his drink
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:10 PM
"well still, she gave her approval and too late now." She said taking a sip from her drink
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 11:10 PM
"Does Mikot like her back?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 11:11 PM
[Holly] "Not in that way but they are friends. Mikot has a boyfriend,"
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 11:11 PM
"Oh, maybe she'l have better luck with that Romulan then."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:12 PM
“Indeed. Have you made arrangements to have someone care for the child when you are on duty? That also is important, I think. I’ve never been a parent, and quite possibly never will.”
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 18-Nov-19 11:12 PM
[Holly] "Probably. They're pretty adorable together,"
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 11:14 PM
"Let's hope."
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:15 PM
"Well, the ship is equipped with holoemitters so i was going to see it Lt O'Harron if i could get a holographic nanny, but even then i got a few weeks to determine Godparents..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 18-Nov-19 11:16 PM
"I'm pretty sure the ship's database could create a Nanny that would work for you. I am no expert in creating holo programs, just maintaining the systems." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:17 PM
"Take your time with the decision, Ensign - who the child spends their time with while you are not present is of utmost importance, after all."
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:19 PM
"Oh, Lieutenant O'Harron, didn't notice you were here, sorry." She apologized awkwardly "But i was thinking about asking Lieutenant sh'Avoness to be the Godmother..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:20 PM
"I see. That... well, you will have to ask that of her yourself. I cannot answer on her behalf. If she does accept, however... I am prepared to help her in any way that is available to me."
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:21 PM
"Oh that's right, you two are intimate..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 18-Nov-19 11:22 PM
he continued to drink quietly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:24 PM
"Indeed, and we have been since our previous assignment. She is... a wonderful lady. Both inside and out." He remarked.
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:25 PM
"I see, I didn't mean to pry, how you engage your personal business is up to you. I did not wish to assume." (edited)
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Cadet Edward Smith 18-Nov-19 11:26 PM
he ordered another drink for himself after downing the last of the first
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:26 PM
"Of course. Nevertheless, I... would... welcome the opportunity. While I will certainly never have progeny by blood, well, I suppose your child is a good starting point. What would it entail, however?"
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:30 PM
"Essentially the same as any normal child, with some alterations, they won't develop a digestion based energy converter until they approach early adolescence so instead of food, specific energy packs in a modified feeding device, they will require about the same amount as attention as any other child, but they will need plenty of rest, and a lot of coolant just in case they overheat."
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irishgaming1 18-Nov-19 11:34 PM
[chase]he sits over with o’hannon”hey boss how are ya”
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Cadet Edward Smith 18-Nov-19 11:37 PM
"I'm here, thought I'd turn up instead of read reports. And determine how to get more efficiency out of EPS grid."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:40 PM
"I see. Well, as the humans say, first time for everything. You can be assured that lieutenant sh'Avoness and I will do our best by your child."
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:40 PM
"Well, this is the first time this ever happened." She confessed
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:42 PM
"Is it? Have you never done this before?"
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:44 PM
"I never seen another AMROSA unit before." She confessed "But this process isn't a complete reproduction, not like my child will have a predestined function."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:49 PM
"I take it that the child's 'function' is up to your society to assign?"
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:54 PM
"I have no society. I'm the last Amrosa unit and the Exonians are dead. They'll decide what they wanna do in life."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-19 11:54 PM
"...I see." He replied.
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chekoventerprise 18-Nov-19 11:56 PM
Babs looked over at Chase, to see if he was spying on her again.
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Luce 18-Nov-19 11:57 PM
"You see, poor treatment of Androids led to the sped up extinction of Exonians, so instead I'm going to let the freedom of Occupation up to them once they mature."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:00 AM
"Ah. A sensible route - too often have I seen others stray when forced down a path they dislike."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:01 AM
"Well, they'll have my mental abilities for sure, so they will be able to do well in any field as long as they try."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:09 AM
he rubbed his temple idly as he downed another
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:09 AM
Cesera stepped onto the holodeck and looked around slowly, impressed with the detail of the program. She paused by a basket and plucked up a renewal scroll, writing down a few things on it and placing it in the flames before continuing on towards the bar.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:10 AM
"Which is good. I believe there is a suitable early education programme being run on deck 20..."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:11 AM
"Yeah, as long as there aren't any problems early on, I won't be worried."
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:13 AM
"Hey, do you think the first officer knows about the thing in the cargo bay?" She asked in her normal tone.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:14 AM
Hearing the conversation in the distance, she got curious "Commander, what goes on in the cargo bay?"
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:14 AM
[Holly] "Hard telling. I dont even know about the thing in the cargo bay,"
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:15 AM
"Should I ask him?"
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 12:15 AM
he entered and looks around spotting commander dunamis he walks over to him”commander”
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:15 AM
[Holly] "Maybe? Everyone else seems to bugging him though right now so I'd maybe wait a minute,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:17 AM
"Cargo bay 067?" His face contorted in disappointment somewhat. "One of the former security crew organized a clandestine fight club of sorts inside it. A great portion of the crew participated... including captain Talos. I was... surprised. To say the least." He noted.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:18 AM
"How the hell does she still have 4 pips? A captain should have shut it down immediately." She admitted bluntly
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:20 AM
"How terrible an example of our CO. To participate in such actions."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:20 AM
"I do not know. But all things considered..." He rubbed his face. "I still question my decision to forcibly disband the group, and place a reprimand in the files of every attendee."
He didn't notice Soval approach him, absorbed in the conversation as he was.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:20 AM
"Reprimand them."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:20 AM
Cesera got her drink as the Holo-Quark tried to make a pass at her. She didn't realise at first that she looked a bit like a Dabo girl but then yanked one of the ferengis ears before standing and nodding at Dune and 21 before catching that. "A fight club? Has it really been that bad here?"
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:21 AM
Her ears perked "Someone say fight club?"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:21 AM
"You made the right call, an illegal fight club only invites horrible decisions, unlike a professional fighting tournament run by qualified staff."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:22 AM
"I hope you dont mind me interrupting but did anyone ever determine WHY there was a fight club?"
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:22 AM
"When was there a fight club?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:22 AM
he finished his drink
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:23 AM
"There wasn't enough support aboard the ship." He replied to Cesara. "The crew needed an outlet through which they could vent their frustrations at our circumstances."
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:23 AM
"Back up, a fight club? When? Where?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:23 AM
"That is not the way for a Starfleet crew to relax. WE are not thugs!" he stated flatly
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:23 AM
"They couldn't arrange a play, a vent club, or a jazz session?"
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 12:23 AM
he taps on dunamis shoulder
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:25 AM
"I see. I guess I definitely have my work cut out for me then, huh?" She turned to O'Hannon, "There is a difference between a bunch of thugs brawling without warrant and a group of people gathering to vent their frustrations in one of the only ways they knew how. I fully support using physical activity as a way to blow off steam but in the proper setting,"
She turned back to Dune and extended a hand, "Cesera Kova by the way. I'm your new counselor," (edited)
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:27 AM
Babs sighed, impatient, bu used to being ignored.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:27 AM
"Exactly..." He stiffened at the tap on his shoulder, turned to see who it was, and immediately, his honey golden eyes widened. "Mister Macfadden? Is it you? And, er, it is good to meet you, ensign - Commander Dunamis, first officer..." He said, rather awkwardly, shaking her hand with one arm, while trying his hardest to look at both of them in the eyes.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:27 AM
"But throwing punches in a cargo bay is not the solution one should persue. We have the holodecks for a reason. Run some blasted program."
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 12:28 AM
“Yes commander and in a uniform again”
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:28 AM
Babs went pale at Logan's comment. "Wh-wh-, uh," She stammered. "A-A cargo bay?"
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 12:29 AM
“I see mister O’hannon hasn’t changed much”
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:29 AM
She truned back to O'Hannon, "Sometimes a holodeck program just doesnt provide the same feeling of relief that sparring with another person does. Everyone has different ways of releasing tension, so while a holodeck program may work for you, it may not work for someone else,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:29 AM
"I would expect better from a medical officer than to promote self harm or harming of other crew."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:30 AM
"She's a medical officer? I couldn't tell."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:30 AM
"I read this morning transfer lists to see if I was getting any more staff." (edited)
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:32 AM
Babs was really nervous now. "D-Did someone say, the, uhh, cargo club, I mean fight club, was in a fli- cargo bay?"
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:33 AM
"I'm your new counselor, yes. And I never said I approved of the fight club, Lieutenant. However as a former Andorian wrestling champion, I can definitely attest to the benefits of a good round of sparring."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 12:33 AM
[Holly] She squeezed Babs arm, "Are you gonna be alright?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:33 AM
"That is different compared to what the report mentioned. Wrestling is organized. This was not."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:34 AM
"Orderly chaos, lieutenant." He corrected.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:34 AM
"Maybe not organised in the way you think. A fight club requires a level of organisation to it as well, I highly doubt it was a free for all,"
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:35 AM
Babs was still pale, just sitting there, speechless. "Was the fight club was in a cargo bay?" She asked in a timid voice, an unusual for the normally plainspoken Babs.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:35 AM
"Injuries at a hidden club that require treating need to be documented, and explained honestly, for the good of the patient's health. If that is disrupted, it could cause harm for the patient in the long run."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:36 AM
"Yes, ensign Chaffee." He replied, tightly. "It was."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:37 AM
"I bet they had ways of explaining away their injuries. My teammates joined a fight club during the last Olympics I participated in and they had many ways of covering up the cause of their injuries. And believe me, it takes a measure of creativity to cover being randomly scratched to ribbons by a Caitian gymnast," (edited)
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:37 AM
Babs blinked, feeling a little lightheaded.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:39 AM
"Alright, what if we had an andorian get a crushed antennae during one of these fights? They won't be able to perform their duties, thus harming the ship in the long run. If the ship knew he was going to engage in a fight, maybe they could prepare just in case but with a hidden club, not so much." (edited)
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:39 AM
"They could just as easily say it was an accident while they were on duty."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:39 AM
"There are better ways to go about it. Sports clubs. Boxing, maybe. Martial arts... many ways. It saddens me to see that the crew chose this way out."
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:40 AM
Babs attempted to stand, but she could barely balance, she was shaking so much.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:40 AM
"Hopefully I can help you fix that, Sir. I've read this ships track record with counselors and I'm up for the challenge,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:40 AM
"Look, we can't condone fight club, it''s unsanctioned and not properly regulated. Starfleet has regulations, or have you forgotten that ensign?" (edited)
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:41 AM
She stumbled a few feet, catching herself on a table.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:42 AM
"In case you didn't hear me, Ensign. I do not condone a fight club, I condone sparring in an organised context as a means of release. Perhaps you should listen better next time,"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 12:42 AM
[Holly] She got up from the table and ran over to Babs. "Come on, I think you need to go lie down,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:43 AM
"Sorry, hard to pay attention in this damn setting. Too many ferengi trying to barter." She looked at Babs "Wow, stumbling more then the pregnant lady, how much have you had to drink?"
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:44 AM
[Holly] She looked back at 21, a little shocked, "Doctor, that's rude."
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:44 AM
"I-I didn't drink any alcohol..." Babs mumbled.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:45 AM
He glared at 21, and went over to help Babs up. "Take her to sickbay."
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:45 AM
The insult dawned on her right after the words left her mouth. "Wai-, how dare you!" She said indignantly.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:45 AM
[Holly] She nodded and helped Babs stay steady, "Yes, sir. Come on, Babs. She's not worth it," (edited)
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:46 AM
"It's a joke, and a slight medical question." She admitted "But seriously, she should probably get to sickbay, odds are she just needs to rest for a while and a bit of water, but no need to take chances."
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:46 AM
"I don't find it funny." She said, her pride stung.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:47 AM
"hey I made a joke at my own expense as well, I'm in the midst of Gestation."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:47 AM
[Holly] She helped Babs to the door, "Ignore her. Don't let one rude comment ruin your night,"
Cesera shook her head and took a sip of her drink, "Defnintely got my work cut out for me...."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 12:48 AM
he just watches quietly as he continued to sip his scotch
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:48 AM
"A misinterpreted joke, seriously, it wasn't even that offensive. Things are just being blown out of proportion, what is it with this ship?"
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:49 AM
"You have no right to insult me like that." Babs said, on the verge of tears. They'll blame the whole cargo bay thing on me, all of those fight club people."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:50 AM
"Enough. Take her to sickbay. That's an order. Ensign 21, enough from you as well." He growled.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:50 AM
[Holly] "We can worry about that later. And yes, sir. We're going. Come on, Babs." She kept leading Babs to the door.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:51 AM
"I don't even understand that connection. I never connected her to the cargo bay in the slightest. All I did was make a bar joke." She whispered to Dune
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:51 AM
Cesera was listening quietly and looked at Dune and 21, "Is it always like this, SIr?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 12:52 AM
"A joke, yes. An insensitive one." He replied, sitting back down at the bar. "No, it isn't. Tensions are still high after recent events."
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 12:53 AM
“So having organized fight nights are a good idea”
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:53 AM
"I see. Hopefully I can help you all with that."
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chekoventerprise 19-Nov-19 12:53 AM
Babs was fighting back the urge to cry as she was led out the door.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:54 AM
"Yes, Organized fights with hard defined rules and limitations are better then hidden ones. Better that then people faking they got work injuries."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:55 AM
Cesera raised an eyebrow, "Are you this judgemental with everyone who comes through sickbay, Doctor? Because if so, I question your decision to practice medicine,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 12:56 AM
"I was literally built to practice medicine, I am an Android."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 12:57 AM
"You didn't answer my question. As a doctor, you know then that it's not our job to judge a patient for their injuries. We care for them, we treat them, and we set them on their way. But we do NOT ever judge their actions or the cause of their injury or issue,"
She took another sip then turned to Dune, "So tell me more about this ship, Sir. I've heard it's been an interesting start?"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:04 AM
"Maybe I haven't gotten that memo, after centuries of being a doctor underground. But as a Starfleet officer, I can't condone an illegal operation committed by starfleet officers, no matter the cause. No I am not judgmental with my patients, but that wasn't the case this time, we were discussing about a major violation committed by a number of members of the crew. So unless you come with written orders to remove my free will and sentience, I don't think you can prevent me from having my own opinion on a matter that I did not realize that ensign had a connection with, all I did to her was make a joke that to everyone else seemed offensive, but I was filtered through a cultural bias to not see it. But as a doctor, I don't want anyone to get sick or injured, so if you blame me for saying that an unnecessary risk shouldn't exist, then fine, blame me for being a doctor and caring about the well being of the crew. Look, fighting is not the way to resolve issues, all it does is create more."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:06 AM
"Interesting is a... subjective word, Ensigns both." He replied.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:09 AM
"I found it interesting at least. Can't wait to meet the rest of the crew,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:10 AM
She sighed "But I am sorry to have seemed aggressive Counselor, I am normally not as such."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:11 AM
He sighed. "For now, shall we try our best to enjoy what respite we have, with minimal argument? We all need it."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:16 AM
"Not to worry, Sir. I'm quite enjoying myself. It's been years since I've been able to attend a gratitude festival,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:18 AM
"Well, it's my first, but that's because I mostly spent the last few centuries in Exo 3."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:19 AM
"I've thrown my list of worries in the flame already..." He noted, still looking across the room at Lylla
(They came here together, she's just offline atm
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:20 AM
"It was the first thing I did upon entering here,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:21 AM
"Well, I've been mostly working in sickbay or trying to work up the never to talk to the senior staff."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:22 AM
"We don't bite, doctor. What is it you would like to speak to us about?"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:23 AM
"I already did. Remember I needed Lylla and the Captain's approval then needed Lt. O'Hannon to perform the operation?"
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:23 AM
"Operation? I don't mean to pry but.....I've never heard of an android requiring surgery,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:24 AM
"Oh, yeah, I needed the Lieutenant to reconfigure my incubation tank so I can gestate my progeny."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:24 AM
"Unusual, perhaps. But unique."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:25 AM
Cesera was about to reply but instead went back to her drink, unsure of how to respond to that.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:27 AM
[D]Lhaesar was chatting up one of the Klingon security staff. It seemed that the Strix hadn't left yet...
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:28 AM
"Well, since the initial reason my model was built with incubation tanks fell through, someone designed the modifications to keep the deployment of androids alive if the main production facilities ever had a failure
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:30 AM
"So...you can produce a baby android? Fascinating,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:31 AM
"Pretty much. Exonian Androids aren't exactly built like most androids, you could say most of our body is fluff."
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 01:31 AM
he heads out
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:33 AM
"Most of your body is redundant?"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:35 AM
"No, most of my body is fluff, that fluff happens to be the protective fluff that keeps anything that gets through the skin from getting close to vital systems."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:35 AM
"So....not like a shock absorber?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:36 AM
"I suppose that would be the best analogy."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:36 AM
"I'm built for surgery and snuggling, not combat." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:40 AM
"Well..." He scratched his chin. "Thinking longer term, however- do you intend to find another person to care for the child on a more permanent basis? A partner, so to speak?"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:42 AM
"I don't know. Not sure. Not like i can just build one."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:49 AM
"Well, the choice is ultimately yours, Ensign. That I can say."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:50 AM
"Finding a lover in the past was difficult for obvious reasons..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:50 AM
"Those reasons being? If you are comfortable with sharing, of course."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:53 AM
"I was essentially the doctor of a community for a few hundred years, i witnessed a few generations grow up amd die of old age, that sorta made things awkward when trying to pursue romance as there was no one i didn't help deliver or treat, causing me to often be an aunt figure which made romance off the table in their eyes."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:55 AM
"I don't mean to be rude but that might also be for the best. Having a relationship with a patient could create an unfair bias...."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:56 AM
"Which makes sense to me as well. I do think, however, that should you look hard enough, there will be someone who would be quite willing to give you their attention and care. Be it on board, or elsewhere."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 01:57 AM
"Closest i got was with one of my students, however he married someone else, behind my back"
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 01:57 AM
"I'm sorry to hear that,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 01:59 AM
"Like I said, somewhere in the universe, there is always the right one. Let's just say that cupid's arrow finds everyone. I can attest."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 02:11 AM
"Meanwhile. Counsellor..." He gave her a once-over, noting the gold makeup accenting her spots. "The challenge you are about to undertake is herculean, almost. Do you think you are up to the task?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 02:16 AM
[Cesera]"Sir?" She stood straight and gave Dune a confident smirk. "I love a challenge, sir. And I requested this assignment personally," She took another sip, "Also if I can survive everything the Symbiosis Commission throws at its joining candidates then I can survive anything," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 02:20 AM
"I see." He smiled back. "Good. Keep that fire about you - you will need it."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 02:22 AM
"That fire helped me earn four Olympic medals," She nodded and finally took a seat, "I'm afraid I didn't catch your name, Sir?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 02:24 AM
"Dunamis." He replied. "You may simply refer to me as..." [Lhaesar]He walked off the holodeck, holding hands with said Klingon. "Kera and I are off for some nice bonding time- seeya around, Duney!" [Dune]He cringed. "...Dune. Certainly not that."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 02:27 AM
She covered her mouth to stifle a giggle, raising an eyebrow. "Friend of yours....Dune?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 02:28 AM
"Yes - commander Lhaesar Walkalth has been a friend of mine for over a year now - although he would like to take our relationship further."
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 02:33 AM
"Looks like he wants to take things further with that Klingon instead right now,"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 02:34 AM
"Klingons, my roommate dated one in the academy, me and our peers got a lot of extra practice because of that."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 02:35 AM
he continued to quietly drink himself into a no pain state
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 02:36 AM
"He is likeable enough - although he has a special affinity for Kelpiens. Why, I cannot fathom."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 02:37 AM
"Kelpiens have a physique strong and durable enough to challenge any Klingon. Probably something along those lines."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 02:40 AM
"Well..." He folded his arms, smirking. "Only my partner will confirm that - she knows best."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 02:43 AM
"I'd rather not, I've heard every imaginable war story in that department... i am a doctor with a few hundred years experience after all, nothing i haven't heard in that department. "
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 02:44 AM
"I thought not." He quipped, turning to Logan. "Mister O'Hannon? Are you alright?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 02:57 AM
"Yea.... I'm fine." he would reply after a moment or two. Managing a half smile. (edited)
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 02:59 AM
She looked over and raised an eyebrow, "Just to let you know, Sir. If you ever need someone to talk to, my office is always open."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:00 AM
"I will keep that in mind... I just need time... I think."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 03:01 AM
"Are you? you seemed in higher spirits when you were opening me up. Did something happen with Amethyst?" (edited)
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 03:01 AM
"Of course. Whenever you're ready. But....I do hope you will consider another method of coping in the interim? Alcohol isn't exactly the healthiest method,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:03 AM
"I'm off duty, for the first time in a while. A coupla drinks won't hurt."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 03:03 AM
"Famous last words if I ever heard them, but then again most of the people that said them were miners, but meditation and yoga are a lot better then alcohol." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 03:08 AM
"Try exploring healthier options - exercise, perhaps. Reading of anything not work related." He encouraged.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 03:12 AM
"Exactly, burrowing into work isn't a healthy method either."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 03:14 AM
"That's what I nearly did, but i decided to have a child, not like i intend to go far in my career anyways." (edited)
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:28 AM
"I'm fine. This is my last one anyways." he replied simply as his smile faded as 'she' crossed his mind.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 03:29 AM
"Mister O'Hannon." He said, firmly. "There is ostensibly something on your mind. We are here for you - let us help you. Please."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:30 AM
he didn't speak but set a ring on the table after removing it from inside the cuff of his sleeve. As he took a sip of his drink. and sat quietly looking at it. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 03:36 AM
He drew in a breath. "I- I am sorry, Logan. I wish things would have gone differently. Where is she?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:36 AM
"On Earth..." (edited)
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 03:37 AM
"I'm so sorry, sir. But you can still keep in touch with her,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:38 AM
"No." he replied simply with a sigh
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 03:38 AM
"Why not?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:39 AM
"I won't go into the note she left." he explained downing the last of his glass.
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JingleJangleTuna 19-Nov-19 03:41 AM
"Oh that's cold....you have my deepest sympathies,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 03:41 AM
He kept silent, unsure what else to say
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Luce 19-Nov-19 03:42 AM
"well, at least she left a note. There are colder things."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 03:47 AM
"Yes... there is that." he replied looking at his empty glass now. "Though the other would have been prefered in this case." (edited)
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Luce 19-Nov-19 03:56 AM
"trust me, a note is better then a secret affair before disappearing into the night after you made that son of a glitch into a damn respectable doctor and promise everything you can only to learn it was a cold faced lie and he skipped town to marry some cheap blonde whore that is clearly fake..." She took a deep breath "Anyways, sometimes it's hard to break things off in person, especially when you care but things don't work out."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:07 AM
"I must have done something bad sometime in my life. And I pay for it time and again..."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 04:09 AM
"Logan, you can't blame her decisions on you, she made her choice."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:10 AM
"You don't understand my luck..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 04:10 AM
"Her choices are her own. You should not be blaming yourself for what she decided to do of her own volition."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 04:11 AM
"I am a doctor, you're an engineer, we both know one thing is true, that you can do everything right, but things can still go wrong and it's not your fault."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:17 AM
"It doesn't replace the wasted time."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 04:20 AM
[Cesera] "What makes you think the time is wasted?"
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Luce 19-Nov-19 04:20 AM
"Now that's just cold, the time was never wasted if you loved every moment."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 04:21 AM
He nodded in agreement. "Time spent with the one you love the most is never time foolishly spent or wasted."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:26 AM
"It is when it doesn't work out, espescially when it culminates due to outside an outside incident."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 04:35 AM
[Cesera] "But that's nothing you could control either."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:43 AM
"No, it rarely is."
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 04:45 AM
(He just need to find her)
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Luce 19-Nov-19 04:47 AM
(She might be coming back though)
"Well, look, you're being too hard on yourself."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:51 AM
"If I don't be hard on myself I won't get anywhere." he added rubbing his temple
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 04:53 AM
"Nonsense. I got here without being too hard on myself."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:55 AM
"You got rushed through promotions do to situational happenstance nothing more." he statted flatly
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Luce 19-Nov-19 04:58 AM
"That sounds a little out of line."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 04:58 AM
"We're off duty."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 04:59 AM
"That excuse didn't work for me twenty minutes ago, why should it work for you now?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 05:01 AM
"That is a point in itself. But you didn't know that the Ensign didn't like her cargo bays messed with. It really bothers her."
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Luce 19-Nov-19 05:06 AM
"I wasn't aware, I wasn't even touching the subject, I was making a joke as I thought she had one too many drinks. It's a habit when you work with miners."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 05:20 AM
[Ceresa] "It was kind of rude, sir."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 05:22 AM
"No, no. He is quite right. The admiralty decided to push me up the ranks due to circumstances you don't know about."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 05:32 AM
"It's much more difficult as an engineer to move up the ranks." he also mentioned.
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Luce 19-Nov-19 05:34 AM
"But no one joins expecting ranks, ranks gotta be earned, and some fields are tough, but that's life."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 05:37 AM
"I don't expect ranks. But as the longest serving at this bar at this moment, one might feel a bit left behind."
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irishgaming1 19-Nov-19 05:37 AM
[chase]chase walks over to them
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 05:37 AM
[Cesera] "So you're upset because you haven't ranked up higher in the years?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 05:41 AM
"I'm not upset. You guys always jump to conclusions. more disgruntled."
"I'm not as young as I used to be."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 05:51 AM
[Cesera] "It's just how you came off, Sir. I meant no offence,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 05:52 AM
"For now, though - perhaps we should try to focus on what's ahead. Logan, what came for you, shall come again, in other forms, maybe. Of that I am sure. No one guarantees the future. Hold out some hope. Yes?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 05:55 AM
"Hope has only paid me with regret."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 05:58 AM
[Cesera] "That cant be completely true,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 06:03 AM
"Actually it has been for me..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 06:10 AM
"Do you want to talk about it, Logan? It does no one good to keep the pain inside."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 06:12 AM
[Cesera] "We won't push if you don't want to. But please do discuss it when you're ready. This is a safe place, we won't judge you,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 06:19 AM
"I am a silent person. I'm not good with talking about... feelings."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 06:21 AM
[Cesera] "Then don't talk about your feelings, talk about what is causing you stress."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 06:29 AM
"Not good at that either."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 06:32 AM
[Cesera] "Then how do ever expect to feel better if you don't tell people what's wrong?" (edited)
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 07:00 AM
"I can, I just need practice... not good doesn't mean impossible."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 07:03 AM
[Cesera] She nodded and gave him a reassuring smile. "Well if you ever want the practice, my office is always open,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 07:09 AM
"Perhaps tomorrow if I find the time. after my duties."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 07:13 AM
[Cesera] "I'll make note of that,"
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 07:19 AM
he'd replicate some water and took a sip from it
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 07:21 AM
He sat back at his seat at the bar, ignoring the female Orion waitress that was trying to hit on him. (edited)
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 07:24 AM
holo-Quark made a comment and Logan dumped the rest of his water on him, then sat there contently (edited)
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 07:25 AM
Entering the holodeck, she was visibly confused about why so many people were there and why out was so festive.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 07:27 AM
[Cesera] She laughs at the sight then turned at a passing ferengi waiter, stroking his ears and asking him for a stronger drink. The ferengi dashed off with a blush and she shook her head, "Even as holograms, they're way too easy."
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 07:31 AM
She walked around aimlessly, wondering what was going on but too scared to ask in case she offends someone. After all, it was clearly some kind of celebration.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 07:34 AM
"The women are rather pushy." He commented, shooing away the Klingon waitress that tried to hit him up next.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 07:34 AM
"They are way too... eager."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 07:35 AM
[Cesera] "Aren't women always very er....eager at a bar?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 07:38 AM
"These ones especially... no thank you..." He gently pushed away the same Klingon waitress.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 07:39 AM
[Cesera] "At least they're making passes at you. I wouldn't say no to a handsome woman like that...or man, or....whichever,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 07:41 AM
"Well, I'd rather stick to the one special woman in my life, thank you very much..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 07:43 AM
He stood and shooed an rather attractive trill away while he leaned against the bar certainly feeling the liqour within him.
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 07:51 AM
She walked over to the bar. "Just a water, thanks." She took the glass of water and started to sip it.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 07:53 AM
[Cesera] She gave Rowan a nod and lifted her glass. (edited)
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 07:54 AM
(*rowan?)
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Luce 19-Nov-19 08:06 AM
"If I had a woman like Lylla I'd need no one else in my life- well, child aside that is."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 08:07 AM
"Let's just say that the gamemaster of life decides to be kind sometimes, and sends the right people our way." He mused.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 08:09 AM
"The 'gamemaster' hates me then."
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Ash! 19-Nov-19 08:14 AM
lylla sat down next to dune
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 08:14 AM
She heard this and nearly splurted out her water trying not to laugh. "Same." She mumbled.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 08:17 AM
He pressed a kiss to Lylla's cheek. "There you are, love. No, mister O'Hannon - perhaps they believe that your trials are not quite over."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 08:19 AM
[Cesera] "Your trials are what make you the person you are, anyway,"
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 08:28 AM
"Could they have at least made my social skills a bit better?" She said this aloud without even realising it. (edited)
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 08:38 AM
"We'll see."
"Well my pounding headache is gone... for the moment." he added after a moment
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 08:43 AM
"You will learn , lieutenant Wright- give it time." He stood up and stretched a little. "Doctor sh'Avoness and I shall be heading home; I will see you all on Risa." (edited)
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 08:58 AM
She seemed startled that he spoke to her and had an increasingly shocked look on her face as she started to realise that she had, in fact, said it out loud. All she was capable of doing was staring at Dunamis, mouth wide open. She finally pulled herself together and stopped staring. "Sorry, Commander, I didn't realise I had said that aloud." She sputtered.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 09:06 AM
he chuckled "I'm terrible too."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Nov-19 09:08 AM
"You both will learn." He assured them. "In your own time." With that, he departed the holodeck with Lylla
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 09:09 AM
She looked at them both awkwardly. (edited)
She mumbled something while looking at O'Hannon.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 09:30 AM
"What..." he said with a slur.
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 09:34 AM
She looked surprised at him for saying that slur and walked away, leaving a half-empty glass of water behind.
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Cadet Edward Smith 19-Nov-19 09:58 AM
he'd stumble out of the holodeck (edited)
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literal tree 19-Nov-19 10:14 AM
She eventually got bored and decided to leave for her duty shift. Since she was already in her uniform, she didn't need to return to her quarters (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 19-Nov-19 01:26 PM
[Cesera] At some point during the evening, Cesera had excused herself to fond her office and get some rest.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 05:21 AM
[Kym]She stepped onto the holodeck, waiting for Capri to get the program started.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 05:42 AM
[Capri] He paused outside the holodeck, tapping a few keys. He stepped in once it started, looking around with Kym as the deck dissolved and reappeared as a casino. "Perfect,"
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Obelyzk 10-Dec-19 05:43 AM
"Casino, huh? I like this a lot~" She sat down at one of the slot machines. "Do these work? For real?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 05:49 AM
[Capri] "Real enough for the holodeck, yeah." *He sat at a machine next to hers,"
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Obelyzk 10-Dec-19 05:55 AM
"I'm sure I have some latinum somewhere..." She patted her dress pockets, knowing full well that she didn't actually have any on her at the moment.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 05:58 AM
[Capri] "Don't worry about that. I'll be right back," He smiled and stood up, walking off. He came back after a few minutes and offered her a stack of gold and silver tokens, "Use these~"
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Obelyzk 10-Dec-19 06:00 AM
She took them off him, and stared at the machines, looking like she didn't really have a clue as to what to do.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:04 AM
[Capri] He smiled and took a token from his pocket, "Like this~" He put the token into a small slot then pulled the large lever at the side, watching the images roll in response, "Just like that."
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Obelyzk 10-Dec-19 06:06 AM
She followed what he did, and found herself gazing idly at the shifting images on the screen.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:08 AM
[D] The images kept rolling until they stopped. The three images it landed on were a 7, a bunch of bananas, and an apple. A few light blinked along with a little sign lighting up that said ' TRY AGAIN'. (edited)
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Obelyzk 10-Dec-19 06:10 AM
Her ears drooped a little at the sight. "Aww. Were all Earth game machines this... discouraging?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:13 AM
[Capri] "Not all. Terran casino games were all games of luck and chance, it's a matter of odds. Though I was always partial to things like cards and roulette,"
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Obelyzk 10-Dec-19 06:15 AM
"You'll have to teach me sometime, then. I like a challenge." She tossed in another token, and laid her head against the slot machine, enjoying the warmth that emanated from its surface/
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:20 AM
[Capri] He smiled and watched the images until it stopped and a banana and two 7s appeared. Suddenly the machine jingled and blinked as it spat out about 50 tokens. "Good job!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 06:28 AM
[Kym]She squealed and picked up the tokens, stuffing them into her dress pockets.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:28 AM
[Capri] "See? It's just a matter of luck,"
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Obelyzk 10-Dec-19 06:34 AM
"I can see that~ so I get to use these for... what, again?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:40 AM
[Capri] "You can use these for the machines or at the card tables or other games. If we use them at one of the game tables, we'll have them exchanged for multi-coloured chips like these," He pulled out a few different coloured poker chips with a smile. "The different colours represent different monetary values,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 06:42 AM
[Kym]"Nice. Is the story starting yet, though?" She went to the small bar in the corner and orderd for herself a tiny glass of champagne.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:45 AM
[Capri] "Yeah. We're a few chapters in. We're going to play a few of the tables and then go up to the room and make sure nothing has been tampered with before continuing onward."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 06:48 AM
[Kym]"Sweet. How 'bout we have a little fun; whoever wins the least tokens does whatever the other wants for a day~ up to the challenge, Capri?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 06:50 AM
[Capri] He smirked and nodded, stepping closer and resting a hand on her back when someone whistled at Kym. "I like this plan. But we play a few rounds of Roulette first, yeah?" He scanned the room then nudged Kym t look at a Baccarat table. "You see that man there? He is Le Chiffre. My job is to bankrupt him in the game, and the other two men at the table are Vesper and Felix, they're friends. Le Chiffre is the bad guy, he's part of a group called SMERSH," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 07:58 AM
[Kym]"So what do I need to do? Sit and watch as you ruin his day?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 08:05 AM
[Capri] "If you want. Or you can play as well," He smiled and watched the three for a while longer.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 08:17 AM
[Kym]"Or I could be the equivalent of a dabo girl..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 08:19 AM
[Capri] He pointed to the dealer passing out cards, "That's his job,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 08:21 AM
[Kym]"I'll just keep watch, then. Maybe pick up a thing or two myself..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 08:22 AM
[Capri] He nodded and gave the changer a bundle of bills, recieving a slip of paper. "Shall we then?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 10:23 AM
[Kym]"Gladly. Win a few grand from them for me? If you can, that is~"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 11:31 AM
[Capri] "I'll try. Depends on how the book goes," He smiled and kissed her cheek, motioning for her to follow as they walked to the table. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 11:34 AM
[Kym]She followed after him and settled down on one of the stools, placing both her elbows on the table.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 11:36 AM
[Capri] He sat down and fell into the role easily, introducing himself as a Jamaican business man while the dealer swapped the note for multi coloured chips. He introduced Kym to the other characters as a colleague, looking back at her and hoping she's get that it was just part of the book.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 11:39 AM
[Kym]She nodded to the rest and gave them a little wink, and waited for him to do his thing.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 11:43 AM
[D] Capri went through the game, doing his best though the French man ended up cleaning him out. He had sat with. He sat back with a sigh and raked a hand through his hair.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 11:45 AM
[Kym]"Aww. It's okay..." She patted his shoulder.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 11:56 AM
[Capri] He nodded and gave her paw a squeeze, "Could always get more money wired here from M..." He muttered before one of the holograms tapped him and gave him an envelope full of money.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 11:58 AM
[Kym]"Huh. That was easy. Now what? More games?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 11:59 AM
[Capri] He gave the money to the dealer with a smirk, leaning close and pointing at the Le Chiffre character. "Now....we play hard and really clean him out,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 12:00 PM
[Kym]"Sweet. How much is are we winning from this guy? That ugly mug of his could use a little less smirk..." She remarked lightly.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 01:52 PM
[Capri] "All of it. He's part of SMERSH and M wants us to clean him out," He nodded as he pulled his chips closer and waited for his cards, nodding at Miss Vesper and Felix.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 01:53 PM
[Kym]"And after we deprive him of his hard-earned cash?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 01:58 PM
[Capri] "We go back to the room, let our associates know and hopefully have a peaceful evening,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 02:41 PM
[Kym]"Excellent. Back to our quarters, then? Or our room in this program?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 02:56 PM
[Capri] "Depends on if you'd like to continue with the holo-novel I suppose?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 02:56 PM
[Kym]"I'd love to. Back to the hotel room, then?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 03:09 PM
[Capri] "Let's make a pauper of this guy first, and then we can go. Sound good?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 03:12 PM
[Kym]"Sounds perfect."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 03:18 PM
[Capri] He smirked and turned back to the table for the game. It went by for a while but eventually Capri had a few large stacks of chips in front of him, smirking as the Le Chiffre character threw his cards down and stormed away. "Yes..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 03:20 PM
[Kym]"Serves him right." She gazed after the character for a bit, and then turned back to Capri. "His demeanour makes me want to puke..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 03:24 PM
[Capri] "Well yeah. That's the type of character he is. We haven't seen the last of him though. Or of uh.....computer, pause program!" He looked over at the female character talking to the Felix hologram before looking back at Kym, "You wanna play Miss Vesper?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 03:27 PM
[Kym]"Don't mind if I do. What do I need to do?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 03:30 PM
[Capri] "Computer, temporarily remove Vesper." The woman vanished, "So basically you're a double agent, working for the bad guys and our side as well as James Bond's --aka me-- love interest in later chapters."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 03:31 PM
[Kym]"Sounds good. You sure that no one else in the program is gonna realize that I'm not human, though?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 03:32 PM
[Capri] "They won't care as long as we follow the novel..." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Dec-19 03:34 PM
[Kym]"Excellent. Thought they'd be a bit weirded out by a nearly 6-foot-tall saber-toothed cat walking around..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 10-Dec-19 08:19 PM
[Capri] "Nah, not in this book. Some of the other books maybe...comouter, resume novel."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Dec-19 12:28 AM
[Kym]"Not so strange, then. That's good..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Dec-19 01:16 AM
[Capri] He nodded and turned to play a few more hands before standing and looking to the dealer. "Ready?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Dec-19 01:21 AM
[Kym]"Absolutely."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Dec-19 06:26 AM
[Capri] He took her hand and turned to the dealer, "Have the profits transferred to my room," He nodded and led Kym from the gambling floor.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Dec-19 06:28 AM
[Kym]She happily followed after him
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Dec-19 06:36 AM
[Capri] He led her up a flight of stairs, the image changing to just outside a hotel room. "Ahhh, here we are~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Dec-19 12:46 PM
[Kym]She leant her head on his shoulder. "Never really had a look at old Terran rooms - I might not even know my way round the place..." She joked.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Dec-19 12:57 PM
[Capri] "Good thing I'm here to help then~" He winked and opened the door, leading her inside. He looked around outside before closing the door and starting to check every inch of the room.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Dec-19 01:07 PM
[Kym]She tried to follow along, looking in every nook and cranny. "What're we looking for again?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Dec-19 01:12 PM
[Capri] He paused and put a finger to his lips, "Oh you know, just making sure the room is clean enough," He winked and stopped once he was satisfied, "Much better,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Dec-19 01:13 PM
[Kym]"Clean enough? It's pretty clean to me, unless you're talking something else?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Dec-19 01:23 PM
[Capri] He nodded and looked around, coming up close and whispering. "People might be watching...."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 11-Dec-19 03:42 PM
[Kym]"Ah. So the walls might have ears..." She flopped down on the bed. "Not quite as comfy as the beds in our quarters, huh? Not so springy..."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 11-Dec-19 03:46 PM
[Capri] "Not quite but Terrans seemed to enjoy them. Though places like this never had beds as soft, because you could get ones that were much softer, or made out of this thick but comfortable foam that would sprig back to its original shaped once you got up,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 12:57 AM
[Kym]"Memory foam, wasn't it? There's a little about it in Caitian medical texts..." She curled into a ball on the bed
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 01:33 AM
[Capri] "Yeah. It was supposed to be very comfy," He sat on the bed next to her and rubbed her arm gently.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 03:41 AM
[Kym]She nestled into his side and let out a toothy yawn.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 05:53 AM
[Capri] He smiled and lay next to her, wrapping arm around her waist.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 08:47 AM
[Kym]She curled up a little more and started to snore a little bit, comfortable as she was at that moment.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 10:07 AM
[Capri] He smiled and pulled the blanket up a little more on her so she would stay nice and warm.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 05:19 PM
[Kym]She pressed her snout into his cheek and dozed off.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 05:52 PM
[Capri] He didn't sleep but stayed.cirled.up with her, letting her get the rest she needed.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 06:28 PM
I will, just trying to remember the plot of the book at the moment)
[D] Capri had got up after a moment to look out the window. Two characters slid out from under the bed, one grabbing Kym and the other hitting Capri to knock him out.
Vesper (the person Kym is playing) gets kidnapped in the book)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 06:33 PM
[Kym]She hissed at both of them and extended her claws, unsure whether or not to play along.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 06:35 PM
[Capri] He perked up a little from his spot on the floor, not really unconscious and paused the program. "Just play along, your character gets kidnapped..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 06:36 PM
"O-okay then..." She retracted her claws and let herself be taken.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 06:38 PM
[Capri] "Don't worry, it's only briefly." He smiled and put his head back down after resuming the program. [D] The characters holding Kym grabbed her by the arms and lifted her up, taking her out of the room. "She feisty, this one!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 06:41 PM
[Kym]"Oh, you bet I'm feisty alright..." She snarled. "You spend three and a half weeks living with savage, saber-teethed cats and you'll go a little wild too."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 06:43 PM
[D] *The holograms just laughed, patting her head.& "That's cute, Lynd."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Dec-19 06:45 PM
[Kym]She hissed back at them and bared her two saber teeth, before realizing that that probably wouldn't get her anywhere. "Cuter than your faces will be once he's done you both in." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 12-Dec-19 11:18 PM
[D] The holograms kept laughing as another came in and dragged Capri out of the room.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 02:03 AM
[Kym]She snarled, but played along.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 02:08 AM
[D] They dragged her off after Capri was carried out. It took a second but the scene changed and the holgrams vanished, instead there was a doctor walking down a hallway. Entering a room where Capri was laying in a hospital bed.
(It's been a minute since I've read the book so skipping ahead)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 02:09 AM
She gasped and knelt down at his bedside, shaking his shoulder.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 02:25 AM
[Capri] He cracked an eye open to see if the doctor was gone before sitting up a little. "Hey...."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 02:26 AM
[Kym]She grinned down at him. "Heya. Doing okay over here?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 02:28 AM
[Capri] He looked like he'd been beaten within an inch of hs life hadn't really. "Oh yeah, I'm fine. Holodeck has safety settings, remember? It's just part of the book,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 03:56 AM
[Kym]"Well, yeah. You act like it doesn't, though!" She chuckled and nuzzled the back of his hand with her nose.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 04:18 AM
[Capri] He winced a little and smiled, "Of course. I was just tortured by Russian agents and saw Le Chiffre take a bullet to the skull,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 04:19 AM
[Kym]"So our mission's done?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 04:20 AM
[Capri] "Yep, now you and I retreat off to somewhere in the islands, I debate whether or not to leave the secret service until an incident happens that changes my mind..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 04:32 AM
[Kym]"That wasn't so bad. We should do this more often, in fact!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 05:25 AM
[Capri] "So you like the spy novels?" He smiled a little hoppeful.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 06:58 AM
[Kym]"They're exciting enough."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 07:04 AM
[Capri] He grinned and pulled his hair from its ponytail. "Wonderful! Because I have quite a few of these novels," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 07:09 AM
[Kym]"Working our way through them, are we?" She grinned back at him
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 08:07 AM
[Capri] "That's the plan at least. You can play James Bond in one of them too if you want,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 08:13 AM
[Kym]"Sò I get to rescue you from the perils of shady Terran agents while braving the thousand and one dangers that lie in wait?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 09:03 AM
[Capri] "Exactly. I could be your beautiful and slightly mysterious love interest who gets kidnapped,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 09:03 AM
[Kym]"Sounds wonderful. What rèward do I get in return for plucking you from the clutches of unspeakable evil again?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 13-Dec-19 09:04 AM
[Capri] "Anything you want~" He winked and sat up some more when he noticed he was sliding under the blankets.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-19 09:05 AM
[Kym]"If you say so. What now? We can't stay here forever, can we?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Dec-19 01:05 AM
[Capri] "Sadly no. I suppose we could head out? Let someone else enjoy a novel?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Dec-19 01:06 AM
[Kym]"Aye. Race you back to my place?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Dec-19 01:58 AM
[Capri] "You got it."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Dec-19 02:02 AM
[Kym]She grinned and kissed his cheek. "Computer, end program. Ready?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Dec-19 02:10 AM
[Capri] He smiled and stretched a bit, nodding slowly. "Ready as I'll ever be,"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Dec-19 02:14 AM
[Kym]"Good! Bye now~" She zipped out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 14-Dec-19 02:17 AM
[Capri] He was caught off guard then dashed out after her.
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 08:33 AM
She entered the holodeck and requested for a program coded as Herann-Phi-3. The scene faded to a tall, grassy, sloping hillside on Bolarus, on which she lay down and let out a content sigh.
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 08:34 AM
he had entered and looked about before decidedly sitting down next to where she lay
"This location on Bolarus special to you?" he asked curiously
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 08:37 AM
"Yeah. My house is a little further down the hill. At night, my mom would take me here and just watch the stars fly by with me..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 08:44 AM
"Well it's not a bad location I suppose." he mentioned, he never really established memoral bonds with locations even on Earth.
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 08:45 AM
"It's my safe space, sir. Memories exist here. Because... um... well..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 08:46 AM
"It's fine you don't need to share if you don't wish." he replied simply rubbing his knee idly
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 08:49 AM
"Yeah. May she rest in peace. Here, let me show you. Computer, run subroutine Moxie-3." [D]The stars above them rearranged into a message: 'Shoot for the moon, fail and land among the stars.'.
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 08:50 AM
"You buried her here. Well that is a touching sentiment."
he would guess reading the message in sky.
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 08:52 AM
"Yeah. She's buried a little further down... there." She pointed to a small gravestone at the base of the hill, tiny, but discernible among the grass.
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 09:00 AM
"I don't have anything such as this I can confide in. Aside from the little place I have back on Earth."
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 09:03 AM
"You do? What's it like?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 09:06 AM
"I can't say I haven't been there since I got my first assignment with starfleet. but it's a really old narrow boat. I had it put in dry dock when I left so its in safe storage..." he mentioned simply
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 09:07 AM
"A boat? The sailing kind? That's soo cool! Never seen one in person. Ever think of going back there sometime?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 09:12 AM
"I do, though part of me wishes to own a 'ship' in the larger sea. Out here in space. When I eventually decide after retiring from starfleet and from the position waiting for me on Utopia Planetia."
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 09:17 AM
"That's so cool! Any chance of an open engineer's position?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 09:19 AM
"I don't know. I felt I would be still alone by then..." he mentioned quietly, he felt destined to die alone as it were
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 09:20 AM
"You think?" She scooted a little bit closer to him. "I think there'll be some who might change your mind..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 09:21 AM
"Maybe, the future isn't written yet anyways."
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 09:22 AM
"Like... a few closer by, I think?" She rested her head on his shoulder.
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 09:33 AM
"I don't know, we'll see."
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 09:35 AM
She grinned - that was hopeful, at least.
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 09:40 AM
he did settle an arm around her however
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 09:43 AM
She'd let out a little squeak of surprise, and lean into his shoulder.
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 10:41 AM
"You have interest in me... Nytia. and I will admit I have some curiosity as well. But aren't you a bit acidic to me. if I recall?" he asked.
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 10:47 AM
"A little bit never killed anyone... Logan. Little bit of joint ache and sourness, nothing sickbay can't fix. Why do you ask?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 10:59 AM
"Yes... I guess..." he shrugged
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 11:02 AM
"It's no big mountain to climb. Just a little bit of burning, like you get from eating oranges..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 11:38 AM
"Oranges. I don't like oranges, I prefer onions. Onions are good..." he mumble to himself thinking about a sandwich he might make later.
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 11:41 AM
She deflated a little bit, thinking that the oranges comment was about her. "Yeah... onions are nice too... caramalized, especially... heh..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 11:45 AM
"Oh not you, your fine."
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 11:48 AM
"Mmm..." She rested her head on his shoulder again, albeit not as comfortably as before.
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 11:58 AM
"I got a... really good bottle of... Romulan Ale. In my quarters, want to share a glass or two?" he offered
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 11:59 AM
"Absolutely! Promise that I'm gonna see you in Engineering proper tomorrow, though?"
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 12:00 PM
"Of course." he replied
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 12:00 PM
"Lead the way. I'd welcome a good drink myself..."
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Cadet Edward Smith 15-Dec-19 12:01 PM
he left the holodeck
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PO Nytia Herann BOT 15-Dec-19 12:02 PM
She was right behind him, after ending the program of course.
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CaptainKhami 14-Jan-20 09:20 PM
He swent inside the holodeck and started linking his PADD files with the console
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CaptainKhami 14-Jan-20 09:29 PM
After a while, he stepped off the console, still looking in his PADD "Computer... initiate program Terrh fiftytwo alfa, access code A'dranna t’Kerhav. Launch in edit mode..."
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CaptainKhami 14-Jan-20 11:19 PM
sigh "Good... Computer, save changes and end program."
Terrh left the room
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Crewman Avarak BOT 22-Jan-20 10:45 AM
He waited outside the holodeck in Hawaiian print beach wear, complete with sunglasses, for Makra to join him...
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PO Makra BOT 22-Jan-20 11:36 AM
He had stepped off the turbolift and walked towards the holodeck, waving a paw.
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Crewman Avarak BOT 22-Jan-20 11:37 AM
He turned around and waved back. "Hey, Macks! Swimming lesson today, yeah? How's the outfit?"
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PO Makra BOT 22-Jan-20 11:39 AM
"Outfit? Was I supposed to bring one?"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 22-Jan-20 11:41 AM
"No...? Not that I remember! I just thought I'd dress for a proper beach day, y'know? C'mon!" He stepped onto the holodeck and had the scene changed to a random beach of the computer's choice.
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PO Makra BOT 22-Jan-20 11:49 AM
He followed Avarak inside and looked around. "Pretty,"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 22-Jan-20 12:02 PM
"Yep! Just give me a second to change..." He left his shirt on a sand dune, leaving him bare-chested; he was pretty lean considering his Vulcan vegetarian diet.
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PO Makra BOT 22-Jan-20 12:07 PM
He blinked and just three his whole outfit on top of Avaraks shirt, sitting back down to wait.
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Crewman Avarak BOT 22-Jan-20 12:09 PM
He waded into the shallow waters of the beach. "So... first things first? Where do we start?" He asked Mack.
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PO Makra BOT 22-Jan-20 09:52 PM
"Uh....first we get used to the water? It takes a minute to get used to the chill,"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 02:20 AM
"Like this? Settle in and wait?" He casually sat down in the surf, waiting patiently for the next step.
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 02:47 AM
"That works. You....ive never gave a swim lesson before..."
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 04:04 AM
"Never? I think you'll do alright, handsome. Don't worry!"
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 04:06 AM
"You're too kind...shall we were in a little further?"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 04:16 AM
"Aye! Just lead the way~ you'll do great!" He called out
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 04:19 AM
He nodded and held his hand out for Avarak, guiding him out until they were about waist deep in the water.
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 04:42 AM
He smiled and waded along. "Now what?"
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 05:54 AM
He looked over with a smirk and raised his arms over his head. "Now this!" He cried before jumping and propelling himself through the water, surfacing a few feet away.
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 05:57 AM
"Wait for meeee~" He tried to do as Mack did, but only wound up flailing after falling into the water with an ungraceful splash.
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 05:58 AM
He came back over and pulled Avarak out of the water, setting him on his feet again. "There we are..."
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 06:16 AM
He gave Macky a sopping wet hug, then returned his attention to the swimming lesson at hand.
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 06:42 AM
He smiled and took one of Avs hands onto his paw, leading him further into the water. "Now start kicking your feet, like your riding a bike or running..."
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 07:13 AM
He did as he was told, and would find himself being propelled forwards, and for a second, he panicked.
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 08:12 AM
"Easy! Just pretend like you're riding a bicycle!"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 08:22 AM
"What's a bicycle?" He continued paddling, perhaps out of fear of sinking.
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 08:28 AM
He blinked, "Just uh....move your legs up and down in a circle motion,"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 08:30 AM
"Okay. Okay. Circular motion..." He steadied his breathing and did as he was asked, finding himself grow steadier. "Phew. Much better..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-20 08:31 AM
[D]Just a little further out, a single fin poked out of the water - a shark's fin. Looks like Avarak hadn't been very careful when he picked just any random beach...
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 09:01 AM
He smiled and gave Avarak a thumbs up, treading the water next to him and not noticing the fin.
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 09:31 AM
"Hey, Macky! This isn't so bad!" He said in between breaths, swimming closer and closer to the slowly incoming fin...
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 09:35 AM
He was paddling along next to Avarak, just in case he needed to grab him again.
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 09:38 AM
He stopped just short of the incoming fin, treading water, and peered at it. "Huh. Earth oceans have fish that big? Hi, fishy!" He waved at it
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 09:41 AM
He cocked his head at the fin then reached over to grab his wrist. "That's a bad fish! Don't go near it!"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 09:49 AM
"Huh? Bad fish? What can a fish-" At that moment, a shark leaped out of the water, jaws aimed at his face. He'd scream like a kid and hide behind Macky, shivering.
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 09:53 AM
He hissed at the shark and swiped at its nose, claws out to scratch it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Jan-20 09:56 AM
[D]The shark plopped back down into the water and swam away at speed, scared away by the weird cat man.
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 09:56 AM
*He clung to Mack's midsection, quivering like jelly.,
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 10:29 AM
He looked back at Avarak and pulled him into a hug. "Next lesson is in a swimming pool,"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 10:31 AM
He nestled into Mack's chest fur, even though it was sopping wet. "Mmm~ no more evil fish... yeah? No more Avarak steaks? Yes, that is only logical...*
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 06:00 PM
"Sharks aren't always that bad, you just have to be careful not to go out too far,"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 06:24 PM
"Not too far, or Av burgers for the shark, huh? I think I'll hold tight to that..."
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 06:25 PM
"Probably wise. Should we head back to the shore?"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 06:26 PM
"Heck yeah! Maybe we'll get a picnic and have ourselves something good to eat?"
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 06:47 PM
"Sounds good, I'm getting hungry anyway,"
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 06:49 PM
"Salmon? Same as always? I know you just melt when you eat some. Honey mustard glaze or not..."
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PO Makra BOT 23-Jan-20 06:56 PM
"I'm really that predictable, huh?
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Crewman Avarak BOT 23-Jan-20 06:58 PM
"Not really! How 'bout I introduce you to codfish? It's delicious, I guarantee you..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jan-20 03:04 PM
[D]Macky and Av had left a couple of days ago.
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jshoey18 27-Jan-20 10:32 PM
walking in he went to the middle of the room “start program John Ferentz home”
the holodeck clicked and then blurred as it began. Quickly clearing John was standing out side a big house with a porch outside and two rockers on the porch. The beat up pickup sat on the gravel drive way and there was about 30 feet in front of him before the corn began. Miles and miles of it. As far as the eye could see. Slowly walking up to the porch the gravel crunches under his boots. He could smell the air. The manure out in the barn out back and the quiet tinkle of the wind chime. He climbed the stairs and sat in the rocker that had been there since his great grandfather bought it. Sitting the rocker creaked but held as it had the last thousand times he sat in it. Slowly beginning to rock he relaxed. He was home.
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jshoey18 28-Jan-20 12:49 AM
he rises from his chair. He had been there a while and it was time to move. “end simulation” the room resolved back to the holodeck. He walked to the door
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 10:40 AM
He stepped through the doors, looking round at the huge hologrid that spanned wall to wall.
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 10:42 AM
"Wow!!" She stepped in and spun around quickly, loving how large the space was. She had plenty of ideas of what she could do with her own time in it, she'd love to see home again..go to a real movie theater..well..holodeck movie theater, so many ideas.
"This place is enormous!~"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 10:43 AM
"Well, of course it is. It's gotta be to fit people in here. We had christmas in here once. That was... amusing." He noted, remembering how he downed three glasses of boozy eggnog without knowing what it was.
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 10:46 AM
"Hehe, that was my nickname in middle school."
She gestures vaguely to herself "Red and green, y'know?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 10:48 AM
"Christmas? You?" He studied her - she looked like a pretty normal Orion lady all around. "Nah. I don't think so. Humans do the weirdest things sometimes. But your personality certainly matches one. Colorful, bright..." (edited)
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 10:49 AM
"What's that supposed to mean!? I'm red and green, cheery, bright, and a very, very good girl. I'm Christmas incarnate!"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 10:52 AM
"Yes, you are. On another topic..." His expression hardened. "Do not call me Kirry. Not now and not ever. You got me, ensign? Kir, Kirhal, my rank and sir are your only options for now. Got it?"
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 10:53 AM
"Oh, I like Sir. I guess if you're so angered by it I'll do my best to oblige you."
She sighs whimsically. "But Kirry did have a nice ring to it. But, alas. Yes, sir."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 10:55 AM
"Kir and my full name are fine too..." He sighed, rubbing his face a little. Something about that cheeriness disconcerted him, albeit not in a bad way.
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 10:56 AM
"Well, you never did give me your full name. I can try and guess it if you want?"
"You introduced yourself as 'Kir', remember?~"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 10:57 AM
"...I gave it to you. My full name is Kirhal..."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 10:57 AM
"Nope, not ringing a single bell. Must have slipped your mind, but I'm not mad about it if you're not. Kirhal it is, but I'm more than happy to call you "sir"~" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 10:59 AM
"Nah, it's okay, just call me Kir if you want. I... really don't mind. Honestly."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 11:03 AM
"You a little bi-polar, huh?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 11:05 AM
"Just don't call me Kirry. Ever. Okay? I just... gah. Computer, one sofa to sit two..." He plopped down on one end and sighed, holding his head in his hands. "I dunno. It's just... I'm a jumble, Mattie. A jumble of so many things..."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 11:09 AM
"Well, we have a couch and we're alone?" She sits on the opposite end, pressing her first against her chin as she leans down onto the arm. "Spill all you want? I can't judge you." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 11:13 AM
"Alright. Alright. I just- I don't know who I am or what I want. I used to be a lot meaner - I'd shout people down in the hallway for unshined boots for example. But just spending these few months on board just... they've made me rethink a lot of things. And even after my other friend forced me to relax by shooting me on stun... yeah. It's a mess I'm not sure how to sort out."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 11:20 AM
"So, an existential crisis, essentially?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 11:21 AM
"In a sense. Yeah. Kind of sucks thinking about it, huh?"
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 11:23 AM
"Any kind of crisis sucks, Sir. But I think identifying what's wrong and taking steps to either not involving yourself in what makes you feel bad, or fixing what makes you feel bad is key here."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 11:25 AM
"I mean, yeah. I guess so. It just... old me... me having been here for a while now... it's so different, you know?"
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 11:59 AM
"So are you saying you're not 'used to yourself' or something along those lines?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 12:00 PM
[Kir]”Yeah. That about sums it up.”
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 12:01 PM
"Well, there's no shot or pill for that one I'm afraid, but loosening up and getting more familiar with yourself might be a good agenda starter."
"Maybe join more ship activities?"
"Go to the lounge more, talk more, go on a date, have fun."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 12:04 PM
[Kir]”Go on a date. Hah. Not happening.”
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 12:06 PM
"Oh come off it. You're in your prime! You're a total daddy. Just play it up, be smooth!"
"But, cheap of me to say, I know. There is more to life than romantic endeavors. Ever thought about writing a book?''
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 12:08 PM
[Kir]"I'm nearing 44, Mattie - and I'm honestly not sure where to start in that department. As for the book... what'd I write about?"
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 12:09 PM
"You, silly."
((brb again
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 05-Feb-20 12:21 PM
"Myself? What's there to write about myself? There's not much. Normal career, crappy childhood now that I think about it..."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 01:32 PM
"Sir, there's books out on how to make a vulcan fall in love with you and how to operate a replicator. That's just a drop in the bucket, you can write a book about anything you want."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 01:33 PM
[Kir]"Um. Okay then...? Um. I-I guess I'll give it a shot. What to write about... well, I guess I'll find something or other..."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 01:33 PM
"Just a thought. Maybe keep a diary and after you fill out one or two, make it into a book."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 01:36 PM
[Kir]"I'll give it a try... okay? I just need to think about... other things... too. Personal life, all that..."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 01:37 PM
"Pft, so serious all the time. But! I appreciate you taking it into consideration. You're a good guy, I'm sure something will come of it."
"Also, as fun as this tour has been, it's getting close to time for my physical and then I need to go grab orders. Think you might be up for talking more later, honeybunches?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 01:43 PM
[Kir]He reddened even further at her word choice - honeybunches? Now that was new... "Um. Absolutely. Just... get me on my commbadge. I guess." He stuttered
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 01:44 PM
"Will do!" She takes the opportunity in the lull of conversation to stand and straighten out her dress. "I'll be on deck 5 if you need anything, try and rest up, yeah? You look pretty exhausted still."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 01:45 PM
[Kir]"I think I will... yeah. Couple of hours should do me a lot of good..."
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StrawbabyLemonade 05-Feb-20 01:46 PM
"Everyone needs beauty sleep, Kir. Toodles!~" She wiggles her fingers at him in an exciteable goodbye and leaves out the holodeck door.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Feb-20 01:52 PM
[Kir]He simply stared after her, feeling a little bit dumbfounded - few had actually been that nice to him. For now, home to his quarters, and to some good sleep... he got the computer to get rid of the sofa and walked out of the holodeck, heading home.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 12-Feb-20 12:40 AM
She entered
"LPC Riot Guard, 1" (edited)
[Desc] A hologram appeared in front of her, Hollow and light blue.
"How basic is that"
[Desc] The hologram did some basic push maneuvers which were easily countered. It attempted to grab Jaynes arm, but she quickly grabbed its arm, elbowed its elbow and headbutted it. The hologram was defeated.
[Desc] The level two hologram appeared, now unable to see through it and holding a futuristic baton. This time the hologram charged. it ducked and rolled then jumped in the air in the span of only 2.35 seconds. Jayne anticipated the jump, and slid under the hologram. Once the hologram landed, Jayne grabbed its legs and threw the hologram into the wall. The hologram was defeated.
"Push me to my limit, I know that these guys are the toughest out there, designed to kill if they must"
[Desc] Hologram 3 appeared, now human like and wearing full riot gear. Not what Jayne was expecting. The hologram put up its shield and stayed in its position waiting for Jayne to make the first move. Jayne saw an opening under the riot shield, big enough to slide her whole body through and get under its feet. She slid through, but at the halfway mark of her getting there, the hologram slammed the bottom edge of the shield right on her stomach. Jayne, not phased knew that this was going to happen, that is why she went legs first. She had enough length to kick the guard in the place where the sun doesn't shine. The guard releases the shield covering his groin in pain, Jayne then grabs the shield form the bottom end, quickly stands up then slams the shield on top of the guards helmet, knocking it out. Hologram defeated
Jayne held her stomach
"impressive, still, not good enough." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 12-Feb-20 02:22 AM
[Desc] Jayne fought the 4th and 5th holograms which where difficult, she managed to defeat them both. and only sustaining one injury which can be fixed up.
Jayne decided to take a breather, she opened the holodeck doors to get some air in, her suit was dusty from the realistic battles, and her hair was frizzy. She had bruises on her arms and legs and a noticeable fracture to her index finger. But she was left unphased
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 12-Feb-20 04:44 AM
Jayne left and decided to check up on medical. Even though she is a hologram, she is always up for new experiences. She exited the holodeck
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 05:53 PM
Jayne walked in an pressed her badge
She looked under Walsh and found the programme. she setup the programme and the scenery looked crisp and clean. the walls were clay white and smooth, and there were cells of which 1 hologram sat inside. There were 5 holograms at the least
"Nice work John."
She stood there, looking at the lifeless blue holograms in the cells
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Comet 15-Feb-20 05:58 PM
Thomas entered "ensign?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 05:59 PM
"Stand beside me, I will give you instructions."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 05:59 PM
Thomas walked over and stood to her left
Thomas quickly looked around and checked his rifle to ensure it was on stun
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:00 PM
Thak entered the holodeck, heavy phaser slung over his shoulder and hand phaser attached at his belt.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:01 PM
"Stand to my right Ensign Thak."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:02 PM
Thomas slung the rifle to his back unholstered his hand phaser set it on stun and placed it back in his holster
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:04 PM
He entered after Thak
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:04 PM
"Stand where I am standing Lieutenant"
She walked forward towards the cells and turned around to face the 3 officers
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:04 PM
He joined her at her position, hefting his phaser rifle onto his shoulder.
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:05 PM
Thak took his assigned position.
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:05 PM
Thomas looked slightly scared
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:07 PM
"Now, this might be the toughest security program out there. It was designed by Ensign John Ferentz to mimic the strength speed and agility of the security holograms at #deleted-channel . I ask each and every one of you to try to defeat each one of these holograms. These cells are marked from 1-5, 1 being easy and 5 being extremely painful. I ask one of you to step forward."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:07 PM
Thomas stepped forward
"Are the safeties on?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:08 PM
"From 1-3 No, but from 4-5 Yes. We need a sense of danger to overcome our fears that we have. When we are out there fighting, there will be no safeties! only our wits can save us, and our strength and speed."
"Any more questions Ensign."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:09 PM
"No"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:09 PM
"Cell 1, Release"
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:09 PM
thomas grabbed the rifle and set it to kill
Thomas aimed it at cell 1
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:10 PM
[D] The cell door for prison cell 1 opened, and a large holographic figure stepped out of it. It charged at the ensign with full speed.
"Steady."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:10 PM
thomas fired
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:11 PM
[D] It had no effect on the hologram. the shot only brushed off its shoulder, but it began to regenerate after seconds.
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:11 PM
thomas fired again
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:12 PM
[D] The shot had the same effect. The hologram stopped charging and stood in place in the boxing position.
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:12 PM
Thomas slung the rifle to his back and put up his fist realizing phasers wouldnt work
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:12 PM
"Good thinking Ensign. What is your next move?" (edited)
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:13 PM
Thomas tried to grab the hologram and put it in a hold
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:14 PM
[D] The hologram anticipated and dodged the attack. It quickly elbowed the ensign in the back as he was passing by.
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:14 PM
Thomas jumped back after being elbowed and swung his fist
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:15 PM
[D] The direct hit, caused the hologram to stumble onto its back.
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:15 PM
thomas jumped on the hologram and tried to hold it in place
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:16 PM
[D] The hologram now immobilized grabbed the Ensigns head and tried to squeeze.
"Subdue it Ensign, it has you in a deadly hold. What are you going to do?" (edited)
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:17 PM
Thomas tried to pull his head back while pounding on it with his fist
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:17 PM
[D] Each punch was fatal, soon after the last punch the hologram was motionless.
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:18 PM
thomas got up stumbling a little
"That hurt"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:19 PM
"One thing that we have learned from theses holograms, is that they do have a certain amount of pain they can receive. They cant regenerate too much or else they wont be able to react. Good job Ensign. Please go back to your position, whos next?"
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:19 PM
Thomas stepped back checking himself for injurys
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:20 PM
Thak had hung back during Jesse's go, figuring out the advantages and disadvantages he'd have in such an environment. Satisfied with his own assessment, he stepped forward and unholstered his heavy phaser.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:21 PM
"Cell 1, regenerate."
[D] the limp figure regenerated and materialized back into its cell
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:21 PM
Thak growled and set the heavy phaser to kill.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:22 PM
"Ready Ensign?"
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:22 PM
"Let'sss begin."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:22 PM
"Cell 1, release"
[D] The cell door for prison cell 1 opened, and a large holographic figure stepped out of it. It charged at the ensign with full speed.
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:23 PM
Thak took aim and fired.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:24 PM
[D] The shot hit the hologram in the leg, the leg disintegrated and the hologram stumbled to the ground.
"Know its limits."
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:24 PM
Thak fired again and again, determined to turn the hologram into the largest smoking crater since Cestus III.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:25 PM
[D] The hologram rolled and dodged each shot.
"Think about it Ensign. Don't just shoot and hope it kills."
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:26 PM
Thinking fast, Thak set the phaser to a wide field burst and fired again. As long as it didn't get in melee range, he'd be alright.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:27 PM
[D] The hologram regenerated its leg and stood up, only for it to get obliterated by the blast.
"Good thinking Ensign. Please go back to your position"
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:28 PM
"Good job ensign"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:28 PM
"Cell 1, regenerate."
[D] The figure appeared in the cell, motionless.
"Lieutenant, now it is your turn."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:30 PM
thomas wondered if the hologram ever differed from immediately rushing thinking that if the the real holgrams do that it could be a weakness
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:30 PM
"Fun. So I pick a level and go from there, aye?" He growled, priming the rifle and aiming it at the figure in the cell.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:31 PM
"Well I shall pick yours."
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快適 15-Feb-20 06:31 PM
Thak shouldered the large phaser and stepped back. "Thank you, Ensssign Jesssse," he said. It was only natural for him to keep the hologram at arm's length. As Kirk's fight with the legendary Captain S'alath had proven, Humans were quicker than Gorn.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:31 PM
"Fair enough. Hit me." He declared
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:31 PM
"Cell 3, Release"
"Pay attention you guys, cause after this, you will be facing Cell 4 and 5."
[D] A large figure with riot gear steps out of the cell, stun cane in hand. it stands there not moving a muscle.
"This is your standard guard hologram. Tough and mighty."
"This is the most common guard hologram you will see when fighting in the prison or wherever we are."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:34 PM
"Doesn't look that tough" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:34 PM
"Hologram 3, Set position to Box."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:34 PM
He narrowed his eyes, aiming... and fired at the guard's stun baton first. A disarmed opponent would be much easier to fight...
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:35 PM
[D] The hologram went into the boxing position right as the lieutenant shot. It dropped its stun baton to save it from being destroyed.
"Now if you would have done that to Hologram 2, Lieutenant. It would have been a critical hit on your end."
"Hologram 3, proceed"
[D] The hologram walked towards the Lieutenant.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:37 PM
He fired at its legs first, slowly backing away from it while keeping his eyes trained on it.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:38 PM
[D] Each shot hit the holograms armor. the armor fell off and disintegrated. The hologram then charged at the Lieutenant. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:41 PM
He shifted the rifle behind his back, got into a bracr position and simply waited... waited for the perfect moment, when the hologram's arm or leg was out...
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:42 PM
[D] The hologram met the Lieutenants gaze. It knew the position he was in and decided to strafe right and attempt to punch him in the side.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:48 PM
He'd swing round and kick the hologram in the back while it was moving, hoping to hjave it fall over
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:49 PM
[D] The hologram did not budge and grabbed the Lieutenants leg. It elbowed his side pushing the Lieutenant down to the ground.
"Don't worry, you can recover."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 06:49 PM
Thomas watched looking worried
Thomas wondered if it would be improper to step in and help
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:56 PM
He growled and knee kicked the hologram i the stomach hard
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:56 PM
[D] The hologram, winded, fell to the ground hard.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 06:57 PM
He got to his feet after and kicked th hologram in its side hard, hopng that it'd roll onto its back
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 06:59 PM
[D] The hologram managed to roll onto its back in attempt to save itself. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 07:00 PM
HE simply knelt down, planting one knee on its back hard, pressing down with his weight, while pinning its arms together
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:01 PM
"You have to immobilize it, don't let it regain its strength."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 07:03 PM
"Got it." He punched the side of its head hard
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:04 PM
[D] The Hologram fell motionless.
"Cell 3, regenerate," (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 07:04 PM
He lifted off te hologram and retreated to join the rest of the group.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:04 PM
"Good Job Lieutenant."
"May I have your weapon."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:04 PM
"Dang"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 07:06 PM
He tossed her the phaser rifle(
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:07 PM
She caught it, and turned to face cell three. She crouched holding her eye to the scope of the rifle. (edited)
"Cell 3, release"
[D] A large figure with riot gear steps out of the cell, stun cane in hand. it stands there not moving a muscle.
"Hologram 3, proceed."
[D] The hologram walked towards the Ensign
Jayne focused and shot twice at the right hand of the Hologram, she quickly changes angles and shoots twice at the left hand. She tilts the rifle down and shoots twice at each leg.
[D] The hologram had no time to react, it did the same thing with Kirhal. It dropped its stun baton, dodging the first shot, but as that happened the wave of shots hit each of the holograms limbs, immobilizing it.
Jayne ran towards the kneeling hologram and kicked off its chest with one leg, then kicked the holograms chin with the other. (edited)
[D] The hologram was motionless
"That is how I want that to be done, quick and simple. 8 clean and precise shots will permanently immobilize each and every hologram."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:13 PM
"I have a creative way thats quick.... But its kinda dangerous" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:13 PM
"Kirhal was on the right track, but let the hologram get too close. I want the opposite, prevent the hologram from getting close to you, and you instead get close to them."
"Please inform me of this dangerous way? we can not mess up these procedures when in battle."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:15 PM
"Setting the phaser to overload getting to a safe distance and ya know"
"Like i said dangerous but possibly effective in servere scenario... Now can we continue I'd like to practice" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:17 PM
"May I ask a question first, who here saw what I just did and can they tell me how?"
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:18 PM
"I can"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:19 PM
She hands him the rifle
"Show me without shooting, exactly what I did."
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:21 PM
Thomas steps fowars aims the rifle at the left hand and taps the trigger twice without setting it off reaims at the right hand taps the trigger twice and does the same to the feet. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:23 PM
"Interesting."
She reaches her hand out to grab the rifle Jesse was holding
"Who is next?"
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:24 PM
Thomas retakes his spot
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快適 15-Feb-20 07:24 PM
"It makesss sssenssse. The limbsss won't be asss protected asss the main body, essspecially if they wear armour." Thak stepped forward.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:24 PM
She handed Thak the rifle
"Without pulling the trigger, mimic my actions that I preformed earlier." (edited)
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:25 PM
"Excuse me ensign but may i go?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:26 PM
"What is the reasoning Ensign?"
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快適 15-Feb-20 07:26 PM
Thak aimed the inert rifle and pretended to fire first at the left hand twice, then the right hand twice, then both the legs. He was noticeably slower than Ensign Jesse.
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:26 PM
"I have to attend to other matters"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:27 PM
"You may go, but come back as soon as possible to resume training. As for the Lieutenant and Ensign Thak, we have more to do."
She reaches her hand to grab the rifle
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Comet 15-Feb-20 07:27 PM
Thomas left the holodeck
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:27 PM
"Are you ready Lieutenant?"
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快適 15-Feb-20 07:28 PM
Thak handed the rifle back and returned to his original position.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 15-Feb-20 07:30 PM
She taps her badge
"All security personnel follow me to the main armory! this is not a drill, I repeat this is not a drill!"
She dematerializes
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快適 15-Feb-20 07:37 PM
Thak left the holodeck and headed back to the turbolift.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 15-Feb-20 07:37 PM
He sprinted out after her
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Desti 17-Feb-20 01:50 PM
[D] The holodeck had simulated the warp core and surround part of engineering of the Pheonix. In this scenario, the warp core had had a great crack running it's length, with matter leaking from.
Owain stood and assessed the damage, he immediately went and grabbed a tool kit, he pulled out a welding device, he then put on a hazmat suit and climbed the warp core and started welding the crack in the core, he was doing this from the basics he understood of engineering.
[D] Surprisingly, applying a higher heat to the warp core didn't help and the programme shut down, as it couldn't simulate a warp core explosion for multiple reasons.
"Damn! I'm done here. Computer, exit." Owain left the holodeck, back into the hallway.
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Rick_Morrison 17-Feb-20 08:51 PM
Rick entered "Computer, open a new project file index as "Project Shining-Armor""
"Upload standard issue Starfleet combat armor and run program"
The armor appeared and inside was a holographic dummy. Rick stood looking at the armor thinking what it needed next (edited)
"come on...think think think...what can go good with it? It needs not only it's protective side to protect its wearer along with shields, but it also needs functionality"
"Computer, I need a chair" the chair appeared and Rick sat down, lost in deep thought
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Rick_Morrison 18-Feb-20 03:14 AM
It was a few hours later that Rick decided he needed a break "Computer,...save and end program" The armor fades and Rick went out
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Comet 20-Feb-20 06:00 PM
thomas entered and set down his puppy letting it run around the beach (edited)
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Comet 21-Feb-20 04:46 AM
"Computer end program" thomas picked up his puppy and walked out
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:24 PM
She walked in and went to the wall console "Computer, one nice beach house on Earth with a basketball court outside!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 04:25 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked in “Jayne’s getting together with someone huh?”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:26 PM
"Maybe! Or maybe it's just a friends' outing, y'know? Girls tend to be a lil' more affectionate, know what I mean?" She let her into the little beach house that appeared
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 04:28 PM
Maggie smiled. “I have a feeling that she might be getting with that lady..” She said as she walked in. Kissing her on the lips as she wrapped her arm around Shar’s midsection.
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:31 PM
"Maybe! We can certainly hope... but then again, there's sexual orientation to think about 'an all that, hmm?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 04:34 PM
Maggie smiled... “I know. Jayne was talking about having a crush on a girl on the chat..but let’s focus on us hm..” She lead her over to the couch. Kissing her down onto the sofa.
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:35 PM
She sat down with her, leaning into the kisses
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 04:36 PM
Maggie falls backwards...letting Shar be on top of her..as she keeps kissing.
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:42 PM
She grinned and kissed a little more before pulling away and stretching. "Basketball? Let's see how much I've improved..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 04:43 PM
Maggie smiled... “Sure... replicate us some sports gear will you?”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:44 PM
"Ye[! Computer, two sets of sporting gear and a basketball please!" She picked up the replicated singlet and shorts and tossed them to Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 04:45 PM
Maggie nodded and got into the outfit. Standing up and walking over... “Shall we!”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:51 PM
She changed out too and took her hand, hefting the basketball in her other hand and spinning it.... and then dropping it. "Yep! Absolutely..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 04:56 PM
Maggie laughed “Maybe you should wait till your a bit more skilled angel.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 04:57 PM
"Yes! Definitely..." SHe stood up again, blushing purple, and led her outside properly this time.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:04 PM
Maggie smiled...stepping out as she took the basketball and stood in front of her.. “So, what do you want work on first.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:06 PM
"Maybe just dribbling - I find it hard keeping the ball in a straight line..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:09 PM
Maggie smiled. “Right ok! So.” She passes her the ball. “Try dribbling. But make sure to keep your eyes on the ball as you do. There is no net. There is no me, there is only you and the ball.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:17 PM
"No Maggie... no net... just the ball..." She started off wobbly, but began to improve as she went along...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:18 PM
Maggie stayed quiet...watching her with a smirk..she was improving
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:19 PM
She eventually reached the end of the court with only a few mistakes along the way and stood up again, picking the ball up and grinning. "How'd I do?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:23 PM
Maggie smiled. Walking over to her and kissing her.. “Much much better.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:27 PM
"Yay!" She hugged her quickly and stepped back. "What's next?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:30 PM
Maggie pondered... “Hmmm. Maybe passing then.” She took the ball and stepped back. “Get ready to catch it!”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:35 PM
"Ready!" She held her hands up in catching position
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:36 PM
Maggie smiled as she did a simple chest pass
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:37 PM
She caught the ball easily - it wasn't any harder than tracking the flight of an Andorian eagle in flight.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:37 PM
Maggie smiled. “Good! Now pass it back angel!”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:43 PM
She did another chest pass, maybe a little harder this time.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:44 PM
Maggie caught it easily. “Ok! Bounce pass!” She performed a bounce pass.
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:45 PM
She caught the ball and did the same back.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:49 PM
Maggie smiled..catching it. “Now a lob pass.” She throws the ball over her head towards Shar.
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:50 PM
She got a little excited and dived to catch the ball, but stumbled and wound up on the floor instead. "Got it!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:52 PM
Maggie ran over to her...looking worried as hell. “Oh my god angel are you ok?”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 05:53 PM
"I'm okay!" She held the ball up triumphantly. "Safeties are on - no bruising for me~"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 05:56 PM
“Ok...okay.” She said with a heavy breath. “Ok right...let’s work on shooting...”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:05 PM
"Definitely! Gotta work on that catch, huh? And try not to fall over while doing it?" She got to her feet again and tossed her the balll
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:07 PM
Maggie nodded...taking a shot from midrange which goes in. She smiles and takes the ball. And chest passes it over to Shar. “Take a shot.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:16 PM
She smiled and threw a chest pass to her
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:16 PM
Maggie raises a eyebrow while passing it back. “Take a shot at the net love.” (edited)
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:27 PM
She turned round and sized up the net - it was quite a bit taller than her, but that wouldn't stop her from trying anyway! She took a running start, jumped and threw the ball... and it bounced off as soon as she landed.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:28 PM
Maggie jumped up to grab the rebound... “Not the worst first shot I’ve ever seen.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:33 PM
"Really? What's the worst?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:35 PM
Maggie laughed. “Mine.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:37 PM
"Yours? How'd that go?" She approached her to take the ball for another attempt.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:37 PM
Maggie smiled as she handed it to her. “It went right over the net and hit a passerby.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:42 PM
"Ouch. Didja go up and apologize after?" Again she tried to spin the ball on one finger, but dropped it... again.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:43 PM
“Course. They yelled at me a lot though...then my dad yelled at him. And then my dad was gone 3 years later.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:44 PM
"Oh. I'm sorry 'bout that..." She picked the baĺl up while reaching over to squeeze her hand.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:51 PM
Maggie smiled as she held it.... “Yeah...he got done with my mom and left....” (edited)
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:51 PM
"And we got done with your mom and left. Good bloody riddance!" She laughed, gently punching her in thr shoulder.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:52 PM
Maggie smiled. “Yeah I guess...I just wish I knew where he was...”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:54 PM
"I mean. We can always look! Right? Chdck the ship's computer?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:55 PM
Maggie smiled... “Yeah...yeah I guess...I’ve been too worried to check... but hey...Let’s do it....”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:56 PM
"Yes! Back in for now?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 06:57 PM
Maggie nodded. “Yeah. Take your shot then love.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 06:59 PM
She nodded, sized up the net and tried again with the same running start and jump, but aiming a little higher this time... but alas, the ball still bounced off the net. She sighed, looking a tad deflated.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 07:02 PM
Maggie walked to her. Kissing her. “It’s going to be ok love.....Your going to be great.”
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 07:09 PM
She pressed back, then led her back into the beach house. She was about to have the computer bring up a LCARs console when she saw the wall clock - about fifteen minutes from their shift.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 07:11 PM
(Got it) Maggie sighed as she looked at her. “Let’s back into uniform then love.” She said sadly.
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 07:12 PM
"Yep! We can always come vack though! I'm leading one of the tours; seeya on bridge, hmm?" She said, changing back into her uniform in full view.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Feb-20 07:14 PM
Maggie smiled as she did the same. Sighing....she guessed she was on a dad quest now. She then walked out (edited)
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Noxxious 21-Feb-20 07:15 PM
She waved cutely to her and walked out herself.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 05:17 AM
[D] The security training procedure looked like a Maximum confinement prison cell, it was white cushions all around, but there were many barricades and obstacles that were scattered everywhere. Brick walls, destroyed houses, small parking stumps and of course a box for spectators that Jayne set up herself. Even though the demonstration was non lethal, she wanted everything to be as safe as possible. At the very end of the scene, there were 5 men holding rubber bullet guns, a primitive weapon that was used to contain unruly prisoners who were doing wrongful things. If used correctly, they can knock out a person without causing lethal damage and they sting like crazy. (edited)
The kids entered first, then Jayne and Tarn. Jayne ushered the kids to the box. They were exited to see what would happen, they could see everything including the 5 men at the back.
"Now this is the training that I had to go through during my time at the academy. I was faced with the fact that in a battle, you may get out gunned or out manned. So you have to train to handle the situation and asses the problem. I was given only a knife and a Phase rifle and I had to eliminate or knock out each and every one of those men. However the setting for this training was turned onto lethal."
"This however, is a non lethal setting, We can not risk the lives of any of you on the tour, so we took as many safety precautions as we could to ensure that you guys stay safe."
[Kids]They nodded in agreement
"Any questions?"
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 05:23 AM
[Kid]"Can I give it a shot? Been shooting holographic people all my life."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 05:25 AM
"Sadly, this training is way to difficult for you guys at the moment. But I will gladly take you up on that offer when you graduate from Starfleet Academy. We just can not risk any of you guys getting injured at any given point on this tour." She smiled trying to ensure the kid that his time would come someday.
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 05:27 AM
[Kid]"Nah. Got nothing to lose." He said, sounding rather determined. His classmates stared at him.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 05:29 AM
"Sorry, it just can not be done at this time. We need to stay safe at all costs, but I shall ask you this question. If you are determined to try this out, I will allow you to asses this scenario. Computer, position 5 to movement 1-3-7-4-10."
[D] The 5 men positioned themselves, one was far away ducking under a barricade aiming his gun at the space of the window in the house. 2 men where coming around the wall trying to get into the door and 2 men were stationary behind the 2 men trying to get to the door. They were all frozen in place. (edited)
"You are in the house. what would you do to eliminate each hologram?"
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 05:35 AM
[Kid]"Jump out the window with a phaser."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 05:37 AM
"Tough luck, the man will shoot you right through the head, if not the two stationary men would have shot you after hearing the misfire of the first guy. If that doesn't work you will be out in the open surrounded by 5 men, 3 in cover and 2 out in the open, all guns locked on you."
"But lets not be down, I will show you what to do."
Jayne grabs the rifle and the knife and proceeds towards the building. ducking in the corner right beside the door.
"Commence."
[D] The program commences, first the two men start walking around the house. Jayne exits the door and slides towards the right edge of the house, she could hear the four clunking boots of the two men almost at the door. The first man appears and Jayne uses the back of the gun to hit him right in the head. He is downed, then Jayne puts the sight up to her eye and strafes out towards the other man and shoots him in the chest, he is downed. 3 more to go. Jayne jumps and ducks under cover because she heard the two clangs of the grenades that ended up in the house. the house explodes into fluff and falls down like clouds. Nonlethal of course. Then Jayne has 2 open targets. But she made the decision to get right in sight of the sniper who was still looking for her position. Jayne put her gun up on a space and put her eye up to the sight and shot. It hit the man directly in the head and he was downed. The two other men looked over to where they heard the shot and saw the other guy dead. As they proceeded Jayne was sneaking up behind them. it took a while but Jayne reached the men unseen and Jumped one of them with the knife stabbing him in the chest with one arm and shooting the man in the side with the other. The last weapon placements were awkward but effective. Jayne learned how to steady her hands while shooting with one hand, but it took a while to master it. That was the easy part of her training, but it was way to difficult for those children to do. (edited)
"Program reset, Position 5 to stationary 1-1-1-1-1."
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 05:50 AM
[Kids]They simply stared in amazement
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 05:51 AM
"That, was the demonstration." She rubs off the dust on her uniform and pulls back her hair. (edited)
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 05:53 AM
[Kids]They stared a little longer and clapped appreciatively. The kid who's wanted to try had gone white as a sheet.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 05:55 AM
"Now, don't let me put you down or get your spirits down. Soon if you want to pursue this position, you can learn how to counter these outcomes and scenarios by joining and graduating Starfleet Academy, Like me." She smiled from ear to ear (edited)
She looks at Tarn and mumbled"So, how did I do Lieutenant?"
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 05:59 AM
"Excellently done, ensign. Someday you might just take my job yet." He replied with a dry smile - a tired one.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 06:00 AM
"I do my best. But as of now, I am hungry aren't you?" She says to both Tarn and the kids
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 06:02 AM
"Just got out of bed. Not much appetite since... well, I'm not going to say it in front of 'em. I'll take them to the mess or wherever with you; I'm just not going to eat anything."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 22-Feb-20 06:03 AM
"To the mess it is. Are you guys ready to have something to eat?" Jayne opens the door
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KardasXRT 22-Feb-20 06:05 AM
[D]The students exited the box and walked out to the hallway
"End program." Following which he shuffled out with them.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Feb-20 05:26 PM
"Computer, run "The Starry sky in...err...the Plains"" The scene forms around him, and he is now standing in the plains, with a clear night sky, with the woods on one side of him and a town on the other, and not to mention the ambience that goes with it. Everything... is perfect
Smells the air and let's out a sigh "So..peaceful...so..perfect" He then unfolded a holo blanket and laid down looking up the sky. He was not only looking the constellations but he was recounting his own memoirs
"Computer, play the "Sea of Time by The Beatles"" The music plays through the holo radio and he closed his eyes (edited)
"Hmm...Computer, change program to "The afternoon in Pepperland""
The scene changes and the sky turned from night to day. Wild looking flowers 3 stories tall grew from the ground, words of peace and love were everywhere, and to top it all off The Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band are playing on the stage performing music
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Rick_Morrison 23-Feb-20 06:03 PM
Rick goes and sits down at one of the benches and watches the band play. But gets up and walks out before saying "Computer,....end program" The bright colorful scene fades away, and he walks out (edited)
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:15 AM
She led Maggie in... "Computer, the French Horn by the river Thames in London."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:16 AM
Maggie smiled as she walked in... waiting for the magical moment when the computer made the area.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 11:52 AM
(Still?)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Feb-20 11:52 AM
(We can continue now 🙂
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 11:55 AM
[D]The scene flickered and changed into a posh French restaurant by the River Thames in London - the street itself was brightly lit, and the air not too biting cold, unlike some days. The restaurant itself was devoid of patrons save the two of them. Inside there was already a table set for both of them, accompanied even by a candle in the middle. It seemed that Shar had planned everything nicely...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 11:56 AM
Maggie smiled as she took her hand again... “Lead the way love, my master planer.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:01 PM
She grinned and walked her in, settling them both down at the table. Once seated, she leaned across, smiling, with one hand resting fetchingly against her cheek.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:03 PM
Maggie smiled as she leaned across the table and kissed her. Before going back to her side... “Lemme guess. I can order anything I want, angel?”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:04 PM
"Something French - try new things, hmm?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:06 PM
“Alright!...I think I’m going to go with some Bœuf bourguignon! How about you?”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:10 PM
"Duck confit pasta, escargots and french onion soup. Mmmmm~" She placed their orders with the holographic waiter, then smiled back at Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:11 PM
Maggie smiled at her... “So! How was your shift angel?”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:13 PM
"It was excellent. Missed you terribly, though." She purred. "We have 400-year-old guns in there for some reason. Educational artifacts, Jayne claims they are. Just... why?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:15 PM
“Huh. I mean...cool I guess that’s cool, I’d rather we have useful guns in there but whatever. I missed you too angel. And your cuteness.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:16 PM
"Did you? Well, you get it on overload from me tonight, love. Think you can handle it?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:16 PM
“Hmmm, we’ll have to see now won’t we my love.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:17 PM
"Yes. We shall. Don't get too excited; there's a lot more than this coming and I don't want to melt your brain. Not too much, anyway~" She coyly rested one hand on Maggie's thigh and squeezed
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:19 PM
Maggie smiled..winking at her... “Well alright. I think my brain might just melt once we get back to the room.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:22 PM
"And why is that? Can't handle all the fun we're gonna have?" She winked
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:29 PM
Maggie laughed... “Maybe, just maybe. But I think I’ll be able to manage for a while.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:30 PM
She was about to make another equally suggestive comment when their food arrived. Her eyes widened upon seeing the escargots, and had to restrain herself from eating them all on the spot. First things first... she slid Maggie's plate over.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:33 PM
Maggie laughed as she smiled at her food being given to her.. “Let’s dig in then love? Before you leave me for the escargots?”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:35 PM
"Of course. I'll take you on a walk down the Thames once we're done, mmkay? Just the two of us and the moon shining above us. Whaddaya say?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:36 PM
“Oh I’d love that my love, but for now the food awaits.” She said digging into the meal she had before her.
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:38 PM
"Yes. Food awaits... maybe dessert after? In every sense of the word..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:39 PM
Maggie only laughed at that... “Someone’s eager.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:40 PM
She only smiled coyly at that remark before spooning food into her mouth.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:41 PM
Maggie nodded at her as she eats. Watching her out of the corner of her eye...
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:44 PM
"Meanwhile though. How was yours? Things swell up there in the thunderdome?" She asked
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 12:45 PM
“Nah it was boring. This might shock you but, being on the bridge of a docked ship is boringgg.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:46 PM
"Nah. Glad I'm able to liven up your day~ in whatever ways I can..." She purred, leaning over and gently cupping her cheek, brushingher thumb ever so gently against her jawline.
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Naxalt 24-Feb-20 12:50 PM
[Maggie] She smiled at that... “A huh, like I said you are really eager tonight.” She said as she finished her meal.
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 12:50 PM
"So is the woman sitting across from me right now, I'd say. But I don't think that's a bad thing..." She returned to her pasta
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Naxalt 24-Feb-20 12:55 PM
[Maggie] She smiled at that. “Aright fair enough. I am the one that started it I guess.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:01 PM
"Maybe. But hey, I don't mind at all..."
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Naxalt 24-Feb-20 01:04 PM
[Maggie] “Yeahhhh. That’s because I look good in this dress to no ones surprise. Anyway, can we hurry this dinner up?”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:09 PM
"Course we can, Magsy." She finished her food and pushed the now-clean plates away, then slipped her hand into Maggie's with a grin.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:13 PM
Maggie stood up and lifted Shar up with her. Linking arms with her with smile... “How about that walk?”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:15 PM
"Of course. Come with me, dear heart, and let us stroll down the banks of the Thames..." She stood and led her out of the restaurant. The street outside was lit only with amber street lamps, and the occasional holographic person strolled down it, paying the two no heed. "They won't bother us. We can kiss all we want and they won't bat an eye."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:16 PM
Maggie smiled as they walked...kissing her deeply after she said that...before releasing and smiling... “Thank you for this.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:17 PM
"You're welcome, Magsy. Only the best for you."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:22 PM
Maggie put her hand on her cheek and said.. “Only the best for you ma chère.” She said before looking out at the river.,.. “Mmmm. Wanna head back to the room considering how eager you are?”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:25 PM
"A little more. Enjoy the sights, the air... we can't keep ourselves cooped up in there so much, can we?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:27 PM
“I think I like being cooped up with you in there.” She said with a smile as she continued to walk with Shar with a smile.
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:27 PM
"I know you do. But gotta get out simetimes, breathe in the nice, fresh air..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:29 PM
“This isn’t really fresh air? Is it?” She said walking with Shar with a smile as she looked into her eyes with a loving gaze
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:29 PM
"Well, not quite. But it comes close." She smiled, leanign up to kiss her (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:31 PM
Maggie smiled as she kissed her...leaning Shar backwards as she held her...
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:32 PM
*She stumbled a little bit, but held the kiss anyway. The moment was perfect - she'd even not taken her sensory deprivation medication for the night. Never mind the slight pounding at the base of her skull - worth it...*
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:33 PM
Maggie raises her back up... “There’s more where that came from angel.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:36 PM
"Course there is. How bout we head on back and you can show me what it is?" She all but purred
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:41 PM
Maggie smiled.. “Hell yeah. Lead the way my love.”
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Noxxious 24-Feb-20 01:45 PM
She smiled and slipped her hand into Maggie's... "Computer, end program." FOllowing that, she walked out of the holodeck
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 24-Feb-20 01:47 PM
Maggie walked with her.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 26-Feb-20 04:59 AM
Oskar walked in and sighed. "Computer, load S and L Actual, update upon loading." The computer beeped and the cathedral loaded. It was as grandiose as before. "Ah. Back here again..." He sat down at one of the many pews and opened his book. He began reading, soft Latin chanting sounding from around him.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Mar-20 07:39 PM
Oskar walked in and looked around. "Computer. Gold's Gym, please." Oskar said. An old-style boxing gym appeared around him and men appeared as well, practicing or working out or what have you. He put in some sort of wireless earbud and turned it on. Old school rock and metal began playing from them. He put his wraps and gloves on and began got in front of a punching bag. He began working out.
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Beeg Rat 03-Mar-20 10:50 PM
Shunji slowly walked inside and looked around "Oh! hi! I didn't realise this deck was taken but- actually good I join you? This seems like a good place to take my mind off things!" she slowly walked over to Oskar.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Mar-20 10:53 PM
Oskar took the earbuds out and looked down at her. "Oh, sure. Computer, gloves and wraps on uh...what's your name?" He asked the woman.
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Beeg Rat 03-Mar-20 11:03 PM
"Oh!- Right!- I'm Shunji Amizaki." she nodded softly "Hm...a boxing club. I know a thing or two about fighting if I do say so myself!" she smirked a little bit and rubbed her nose
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 03-Mar-20 11:12 PM
Oskar chuckled. "Okay. Wraps and gloves on Shunji Amizaki." Oskar said. The computer beeped and gloves and wraps appeared on her hands. "There. Now...show me your stance." Oskar said, standing next to her.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 05-Mar-20 12:25 AM
[D] The two had a good time, but it was time for Oskar to go. He wiped the sweat from his head and went to the hallway.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 05:24 AM
Jayne entered. Walking onto the purple sands of the planet Xardar Major. The pitch black water reflecting the dark Galaxy filled sky. The figure of the crescent planet Fondja in the reflection. It's orange glow hitting the face of Jayne. This planet was her favorite... One of the only calm planets that had no incidents, no tragedies, no disasters. The quiet hum of the winds flowing through the air. Infront of her, sat a figure, dawned in a dark purple robe, a circle dug out of the sand surrounded him. His staff was leaning on a rock close by. Within it, an orb, dark, lifeless, almost like obsidian. Jayne walked closer to the figure. (edited)
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 05:35 AM
the old frail man spoke softly, almost like a whisper in the night. His eyes set onto the bright night horizon. "It has been a long time, hologram." He coughed but did not move a muscle to face Jayne,
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 05:38 AM
Jayne walked forth, beside the man, leaning against the rock where his staff rested upon. The ocean of Xardar Major was breathtaking. No wonder the Xardarian chose this of all places to meditate. "Long time indeed. Last time I saw you, was when I was on the away mission to settle a case of the lost Xardarian morglets." She let out a slight huff in a joking tone.
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 05:42 AM
He took off his hood revealing the bald salt white skin. His cloudy eyes slightly reflecting the ocean of which he looked upon. Sadly, he lost his sight years before Jayne came in contact with him. "Last time we met, you were very persistent and curious, and you didn't have emotions. Why did you not tell me about this sooner hologram." He had a serious look on his face, someone concerning.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 05:42 AM
(Somewhat, phone typing sucks.)
"There have been many things that I have not told you Armadyr. It has been a while since I have been in contact with the Xardarians, and how did you know that I had emotions." (edited)
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 05:50 AM
he coughed while talking. Almost like he was getting older by the minute. "The tone young one. It has changed for you. Less robotic, more fluent. Your gestures are fluent as well, and although you are trying, you seemed to have attempted at making a Joke." He stood up, wobbling from side to side. He walked towards his staff and used his two right arms to latch onto it. His other two left arms he used for balance. "I know I am a mind reader, and you know that I can't read your mind. But one thing I've learned from mind reading, is that you can tell a lot by a person's expression and tone. Come" He featured with his left arms for Jayne to follow.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 05:57 AM
"You are getting old Armadyr. Especially for an elder of Xardar high counsel." She followed the old man, slowly. "How old are you again anyways. I knew you guys would be wise and all, but your age always eluded me"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 06:02 AM
He walked slowly, pacing himself, it would take a while at his pace to reach the Violet chapel of Xardar. "Two hundred and thirty four years old. I also resigned when you came remember? I got replaced by my son, Tradyr." The man coughed once more. It now seemed normal for him to cough, his old age is getting the best of him.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 06:18 AM
Jayne followed his pace. Slowly walking towards the chapel. "I do remember. I believe that you know of my real purpose of summoning you." She stared blankly at the chapel on the hill, it's purple color contrasting with the pitch black, Galaxy filled sky of Xardar.
[D]A Morglet flew by, screeching. The ten foot tall bird like creature stood on the steeple of the chapel. Looking down upon those who had entered. The morglets were believed to be scientific gods of Xardar, ones who looked over all of the people on the planet. Those who tempted to kill a Morglet, would be executed by the Xardar High Counsel. (edited)
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 06:25 AM
He sighed with great pressure. "I do young one, I do. You need to be taught the sinplicities of general conversation and mannerisms." He and Jayne walked up the hill to the steeple. Once they got there, he spoke on Xardarian Tongue. It was directed and the Morglet. "Sh'ahalak, Mah Lu S'thleta Morgo." The sound of rasp in his voice surrounded the air as he spoke. His voice echoed.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 06:26 AM
(At.)
[D] The Morglet sent out a vibrating sound that hit the ground In a wave. The bird, more prehistoric is appearance, resembling the Quetzalcoatl of the age of the dinosaurs. Yet, it had unique features. The sound it created came from the frills of its nose, almost like gills that vibrated with every breath it concentrated on. It also dawned purple feathers with beady black eyes. With that said, the doors of the chapel opened and the bird flew away.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 03:07 PM
"You did not tell me that the Morglets took control of the chapel. Are your people so attached to these creatures, that the only way to access your needs, is to consult them." She said whilst slowly walking up the stairs to the purple chapel. (edited)
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 03:08 PM
The man wheezed while he spoke, using his staff to support himself while walking upwards. "They have been our guides for centuries young one. You have yet to learn our culture fully enough to understand our values and beliefs." They both sauntered inside.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 04:17 PM
They both entered the chapel. Jayne sat on the xandarian blackwood chair beside Armadyr who was currently praying. "So, do you know what I want to talk about wise one?"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 05:50 PM
"I have always known, that is why I am a succesful elder." He spoke softly, looking at the statue of Xandar the wise in the middle of the chapel. "You seek my guidance for whatever troubles you young one."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 06:26 PM
"What troubles me, is that I cant seem to leave a good impression on the people I meet." She bowed her head, the orange planet casting an ominous glow onto her holographic hair. "And whenever I am focused on my work, I seem to shun people away leaving a rude impression."
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 07:06 PM
"Leaving a good impression.... interesting. You in particular, are one of my greatest cases... a hologram, sentient, with emotions and capable of emitting those emotions on a large scale. For you to be rude is very easy to do, since you are in your beggining stages of this emotional development." He leaned back in his chair, relaxing. "Be with the people around you... dont force them out. Instead of using phrases like "I am busy and you are a distraction." say "I am sorry for anything that has displeased you. Maybe we can talk about it after I am done my duties or whenever it seems good for you." Simple things like that can help you change as a perso- hologram." He chuckled, then that chuckle turned into a slight cough and his quiet voice turned into a raspy one. "Damned age gets the best of me. Whenever I am fine, I am not and that cough always comes back to bite me."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 07:37 PM
"Would it affect my job if I had become more lenient?" She said, standing up and walking around the statue, slowly. "Or would it be that if I was lenient, it would make my job less stressful and more fluent?" By now she felt at home. This could be the place where she retires.
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 07:41 PM
The man once again coughing. "The second one.... there is a lot you need to know about your job that might help you in the future. Your job, is what started the war on Xardar remember? The divded. Ones who were strict, and the ones who were lenient. Security officers who enforced that law a little to much, and the others who valued leniency over drastic serious behavior that enforced said law." He closed his eyes and blindly walked over to Jayne, putting his hand on her shoulder. "Balance, balance is what you need. Those who value law and enforce it, but also are kind and considerate to those around them."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 07:41 PM
(Divided)
"Who won?." She wondered, staring at the glass art of the chapel. "Who won the war? your government must have fallen apart with it, if its main line of protection fought against eachother."
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 07:45 PM
"Neither side won the war. A new government had risen from the ground and took power over Xardar, that is how the high counsel was created. Both sides destroyed the city in the center of the planet, and with their numbers depleted, they left to rebuild their future. We do not focus on them, since they have forgotten about us, yet, we fear that they will come back someday. We have always feared that." The man bowed his head in silence. "Bless their souls. Sha'ktho."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 08:21 PM
"Good thing we came after the war, or it would have been hell for us." She chuckled, now turning to face the man she had called her mentor. "Thanks for the help Armadyr." She smiled.
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 08-Mar-20 08:23 PM
"You might be the newest elder of Xardar one day, you could live to surpass generations if you try hard enough." He chuckled into a coughing fit. "I will pass and somebody new will take my place soon enough. Soon, enough." He sat back down in his chair and fell asleep suddenly.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 08-Mar-20 08:23 PM
"Thanks Armadyr, but my loyalty is to starfleet.... Computer, save program, then end program." (edited)
[D] The simulation ended, and the wise old man was gone, for now.
Jayne walked out of the holdeck.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 04:35 AM
thomas entered "Hey I know ive only gotten drunk a few times but im thinking of seeing a counselor I continuously have a slight urge to drink.... any thoughts?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 10-Mar-20 04:37 AM
[D] Jayne was gone, she hid behind a rock whilst the winds of Xardar blew in Jesse's face. There, standing at the purple chapel, was a man with four arms, dawning a dark violet robe, covering his face.
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 04:38 AM
"Thomas Jesse. You have come to the right place, young one." He coughed profusely.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 04:38 AM
"ohhhhhhhhh you gonna give me vodka?"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 04:41 AM
The man chuckled and revealed his four arms. The Orange glow reflecting off of his coarse salt white skin. "No.... I have come to give you guidance. I have noticed, that you have quite the drunk temperament." He said smoothly. "Come, join me in the chapel of Xardar."
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Comet 10-Mar-20 04:42 AM
"First where the hell am i? And why did you ease drop on me talking about how i need a counselor?"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 04:44 AM
"Xardar of course. Home of the Xardarian people. I am Armadyr, Ex Elder of the Xardarian High Counsel. I am the oldest and wisest Xardarian to have ever lived on this here purple heap of Rock because I am the only one to have the ability to read minds." He coughed, wiping his hand on his face.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 04:44 AM
"You are reading my mind? i feel bad for you"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 04:46 AM
"Come, let's have a chat." He said as he chuckled at Jesse's remarks.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 04:47 AM
"Fine" thomas walked closer
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 10-Mar-20 04:47 AM
[D] A Morglet screeched and landed on the steeple with a thump.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 04:48 AM
thomas jumped when he saw it
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 01:25 PM
he chuckled slightly. "You haven't seen a Morglet before.?" He wheezed, then coughed before taking his hood off should his blind eyes and his patchy bald head. "Sh'ahalak, Mah Lu S'thleta Morgo." He stared at the morglet, although he couldn't see it, he knew where it was located.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 10-Mar-20 01:25 PM
(showing. Gosh phone typing is a pain.)
[D] The Morglet sent out a vibrating sound that hit the ground In a wave. The bird, more prehistoric in appearance, resembling the Quetzalcoatl of the age of the dinosaurs. Yet, it had unique features. The sound it created came from the frills of its nose, almost like gills that vibrated with every breath it concentrated on. It also dawned purple feathers with beady black eyes. With that said, the doors of the chapel opened and the bird flew away. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 10-Mar-20 01:52 PM
( @Comet I will have a delayed reply, but I will reply.)
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Comet 10-Mar-20 02:24 PM
(im at school i can rn
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 10-Mar-20 03:26 PM
(same)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 10-Mar-20 06:04 PM
Jayne was standing in the middle of the open holodeck doors, letting Jesse have a talk with Armadyr.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 07:20 PM
"So?"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 07:22 PM
"Nothing young one. I was just stating the obvious. Come now." He lead Jesse into the chapel.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 07:59 PM
Thomas entered the chapel "what the heck"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 08:03 PM
"Are you suprised?"
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Comet 10-Mar-20 08:44 PM
"Sure"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 08:49 PM
"About?" He simply inquired. Man this person doesn speak much, he thought.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 09:17 PM
"Well im suprised to see someone with four arms... No offense"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 09:32 PM
He chuckled, then coughed. "You should see grand elder Tamarian, He has eight."
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Comet 10-Mar-20 11:05 PM
"Damn"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 11:09 PM
"Yeah, but hes dead now, So I guess you cant see him."
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Comet 10-Mar-20 11:10 PM
"Thats sad.... So why am i here*
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 11:11 PM
"Why did you want to fight that man? What were your intentions?"
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Comet 10-Mar-20 11:12 PM
"What man?"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 11:12 PM
"The one with the pointy ears and such."
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Comet 10-Mar-20 11:12 PM
"Wry?"
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Armadyr Kthada BOT 10-Mar-20 11:12 PM
He simply nodded in agreement.
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Comet 10-Mar-20 11:14 PM
"I never wanted to fight him... I told Sara to then the idea got shot down so i tried to separate the two"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 10-Mar-20 11:41 PM
[Comms]"Jesse can you end the program that I have set for you?"
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Comet 10-Mar-20 11:43 PM
"Computer end program" thomas walked out
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 03:52 AM
She entered the holodeck before turning around, facing him. “If I were you, I don’t even know if I can bring myself to call him ‘father’. Let’s just be glad that we’re far away from Earth, from HQ now so you won’t have to worry as much about running into him.” She said, before adding as an afterthought, “Maaaaaaybe I can ask my mom about an officer named Schneider working at Starfleet HQ, to see if he treated others like how he treated his son...” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 03:57 AM
"He'll probably say that he never hit me. He always treated me with respect and kindness. What a load of horeshit." Oskar said and looked around the holodeck and down at her. "New Orleans Jazz Club, 1951." A club appeared before them. It was smoky, like someone smoked cigarettes in there for three hours with no ventilation. A piano was up on a platform overlooking a bar area. "He's a Captain. Inspector of Ship Spacedock. Hans Werner Schneider."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 04:01 AM
“Ew, horseshit alright. From what you told me, it’s the opposite of respect and kindness. Heck, ‘why do a Captain need to treat a lowly Cadet with respect’, I bet that’s what he thinks.” The science ensign muttered as she looked around and take in her surroundings.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 04:03 AM
"He probably asked himself that question when I was a child, as well." Oskar said and sat behind the piano. He cracked his fingers and looked at Jane. "I suppose this is the time to tell you I can sing, as well."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 04:05 AM
“Cool. So what’re you planning on playing? A classic song or a modern one?” She walked to stand beside the piano and said.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 04:07 AM
"Good question." Oskar said, looking at the piano. He put his fingers on the keys of the piano and looked up at her. "Any requests, my dear?" He asked her, smirking.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 04:09 AM
“Say, a really classic one, Für Elise.” She thought for a moment before replying with a tiny smirk playing on her lips.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 04:13 AM
"Alright. Für Elise it is, then." Oskar said. He began playing the piece, closing his eyes and let his hands play for him. It was one of the first songs he learned to play fully. He knew it from memory and could tell you each note.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 04:18 AM
She listened to him playing and hummed along. This is one of her favourite classic ones, and once she liked something she won’t forget it easily. A year or so of not touching the piano doesn’t mean she forgot how to play, or forgot the notes of a song she had learned by heart. (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 04:22 AM
Oskar continued to play, his fingers moving up and down the piano with style and grace. "I learned this song first. It was easier to me to grasp." Oskar said. He looked up at her. "You enjoying it?"
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 04:30 AM
“Mhm. You’re pretty good, I gotta admit. My first song was another classic one, The Blue Danube.” She said, before giggling a bit to herself, “So the only case where you have to look up at me is when you’re sitting and I’m standing, eh?” As he finished his song, she moved to stand beside him and said “Scoot over, my turn.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 04:35 AM
"Alright. Show me how it's done, then." Oskar said and got up from the chair, motioning to it for her to sit down. "I've always wanted to her it played live.'
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 04:43 AM
“The Blue Danube, Johann Strauss II.” She said as she set her fingers on the keyboard, and her foot on the pedals. She started in a slow pace, then quickened as the song progressed. “Never thought I’d miss playing the piano, seeing as I used to hate it when I was younger...” She said as her hands glided over the keys.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 04:44 AM
"Can I ask you something personal?" Oskar asked her. He felt like he could trust her. Someone who didn't have some alternate purpose for talking to him. "I used to hate it too. But in the end I learned to like it."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 04:47 AM
“Sure, ask away! If you wanna keep it a secret between us, just tell me.” Jane said, glancing up at him and looked into his eyes to show him that he can trust her. At this point she doesn’t need to look at the keyboard to know which notes to tap, she had them memorized years ago.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 05:05 AM
"Yeah. I'd prefer this between us." Oskar said and sighed. "Do you ever have nightmares? Like...the ones where you can't go back to sleep after you wake up?" He asked her.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 05:09 AM
She finished her song, folded her hands in her lap then turned to him. “Yeah, it’s rare since I have a childhood that’s as normal as you can imagine, but yes I do. Mostly about my parents getting a mission in deep space and then disappear and something along that line. Something bothering you?” She asked, concerned, as she moved over and patted a side of the chair, motioning for him to sit down.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 05:15 AM
Oskar sat down beside her. His face held some deep emotion, one he never brought out into the light of day. "I keep having this dream. I'm doing my duty on the ship, and there's an explosion. A large one, in one of the engines. We come out of warp and there's no other ships out there for light years. I make my way to the bridge and everyone is dead... I see them all dead. Alarms are going off and the ship is adrift. And then a fleet of ships appears in front of us. It's Starfleet. When I answer the hail...it's my father. He always tells me something but I never understand. He cuts off the transmission and they begin targetting the ship. I wake up when the fires start to get to me..." Oskar said, his eyes tearing up.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 05:21 AM
“Oh dear, that’s horrible. But it’s just a dream, man. If you keep getting that dream even after you talked to me today, maybe you should consider going to one of the counselors. Anyway, um, can I give you a hug? Hope it’ll help you to feel better, Schneider...”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 05:27 AM
Oskar leaned into her and put his head on her shoulder. "Funny thing is, I went to the counselors on the Verona. I told them what I just told you and they just told me I was crazy. Nothing else. They probably had some contact with Father. The Captains all knew each other." He said, looking up at her. "I'm sorry to be putting this all on you."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 05:38 AM
“No, don’t be sorry, it won’t do any good on your health if you keep all that horrible dream to yourself. I’m glad you trusted me enough to tell me that, Schneider. I consider you to be my friend, and friends should help each other with problems like that, no?” She hugged him and smiled at him.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 05:42 AM
"Please, call me Oskar. Only my coworkers call me Schneider. When we're off duty, I'm Oskar." Oskar said. He hugged her back and smiled as well. "You're the only person I've had a connection with since I graduated."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 05:47 AM
“Alright, Oskar. Maybe you can go around the ship and make some new friends, the people I’ve met and interacted with are all really friendly. And I’m always happy to help a friend, be it lending them an ear or just simple as giving a hug. You can comm me anytime if you need me, as soon as I’m off duty I’d help. Speaking of duty, do you have a shift anytime soon?”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 06:02 AM
Oskar's PADD beeped when she said that. "Yes, actually. Some new signal intercepts I need to decrypt. This will take the rest of today, at least." Oskar said and got up. He looked down at her and smiled. "Thank you for listening. Maybe you'd like to do this again sometime?"
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 06:05 AM
“Sure! Talking to you’s nice, y’know that? I think I’m gonna change outta this dress and get some sleep before my shift starts in a few hours.” Jane said as she stood up and smoothed her dress down.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Mar-20 06:06 AM
"Goodbye. Stay safe, now." Oskar said and turned away. "Computer, exit." The door appeared in front of him and he went through it.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 11-Mar-20 06:09 AM
“See ya around!” She said as she followed Oskar out into the hallway.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Mar-20 11:01 PM
[D] The sky was bright and the wind was very calm, just a slight breeze in the air. Not too many crowds, just the casual family swimming in the ocean. There sat a restaurant right in the middle of the beach. Almost like a tiki hut and with it came the beautiful aromas of Caribbean cuisine.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 17-Mar-20 11:05 PM
Alaya wandered into the holodeck behind Jayne, smiling as her sundress gently blew around in the wind "Ooh, this is nice..."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Mar-20 11:21 PM
"I always used to like walking on the Caribbean beaches, the feeling was so nice and warm and welcoming."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Mar-20 11:54 PM
"Maybe we can get to see the stars out tonight." She smiled.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 02:37 AM
"Oh, wouldn't that be nice. I would certainly appreciate that. We'd get to see a wonderful sunset as well in that case..." She said with a smile back to her
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 02:39 AM
"Of course. Ah, there it is, the restaurant in its steamy sunny glory. I programmed it to be on the beach side, overlooking the seas, just for you." She blushed slightly and she stepped onto the sands feeling the artificial warmth of it all.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 02:41 AM
Alaya gave a smile to the woman and stepped onto the sand as well "You really know how to treat your freinds don't you, Ensign Walsh?" She said, looking over to her with a grin.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 02:43 AM
"Yeah..... I dont have many though. Sometimes I scare them away when I say that I like actually like them or something..... its happened before," She sighed.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 02:46 AM
"Well that's a bit silly isn't it? Whenever you say you like people you scare them away? I would have thought everyone would be interested in somebody like you, you're not exactly an everyday specimen, are you? How often do you meet an actual hologram? That's a rarity you gotta find more information about!" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 02:47 AM
"Thats the thing.... its because I am a hologram, im not supposed to have the freedoms that I have right now. And when the word love comes about people tend to not believe me and think its not real....." She sniffled slightly as she continued to walk.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 02:50 AM
"Awh, hey... Don't tear up on me! I'm sure there's plenty of people onboard who appreciate you... I've only just met you and yet I think you're just fascinating." She slipped in beside her, and gave her a quick hug to hopefully cheer her up "I'm always happy to see new feats of engineering, especially sentient ones with their own adapting personality. It's just something you dont see everyday." She said, giving the woman a reassuring smile
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 02:53 AM
Jayne did one of those anime things where she gets all surprised by the hug. she smiled and hugged her back. "Thanks sweets, I do really enjoy your company. Especially on my break times, you are very sweet." She smiled back. "Lets get heading to the Restaurant shall we?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 02:55 AM
"I'd love to, Jayne. I'm really looking forward to something to eat." She said with a slight giggle, breaking away from the hug, but still taking the woman by the arm, and heading towards the restaurant
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:01 AM
Jayne chuckled as well. "Me to, i'm craving some seafood drenched in butter or something. haven't had that in a long, long time." She embraced Alayas arm hold as the walked to the restaurant, once they got there Jayne sat down on the bar stool and held out her hand to help Alaya up.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:02 AM
Alaya hopped up onto the bar stool beside her "We getting some drinks are we? I could probably go for something right now."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:03 AM
"Ask and ye shall receive my fair lady" She said giggling slightly.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:04 AM
"Care to share a bottle of springwine with me? It was a favourite of my parents, and I've picked up quite the taste for it." She said with a light smile
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:05 AM
"I would love to, your parents have a fine taste, and so do you." She smiled.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:07 AM
"Now we get into the interesting questions, don't we? How does a hologram go about eating and drinking?" She smiled, leaning across the bar towards her with a curious smile.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:09 AM
"Well, I run off of a specific program per say, in which it allows me to eat holographic foods designed by a holoprogrammer who used to be on this ship. It allows me to eat, taste and drink holographically. Yet I can not get drunk by alcohol, yet." She chuckled. "Believe me, I don't think that you would like to see me drunk." She leaned in slightly as well.
[D] Shortly after, the bottle of spring wine materialized in front of them, with two wine glasses.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:13 AM
"Is your programming particularly hard to grasp? I could perhaps see if we couldn't get somebody onboard to alter a little things here and there... Perhaps you deserve to know what it's like to feel drunk." She said with a slight giggle "It's definitely not for my own amusement in anyway whatsoever."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:15 AM
"Well.... I dont know, maybe there is, maybe there isn't, that is for you to find out." She chuckled. "I am a box full of mysteries" She grabbed a glass and poured some wine in it, she did so with Alaya's glass as well.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:17 AM
"You certainly are... Aren't you? It's a mystery I'd love to solve... I like to know all about the engineering systems I'm working with onboard, that includes you." She smiled and gave a light chuckle as she took her glass of springwine "Thanks."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:18 AM
"No problem... Here, how about you come to my quarters after this and I can give you a personal item of mine. It can help you out on your adventures. Cheers" She smiled as she clinked her glass against Alaya's and took a sip. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:20 AM
"Cheers." She clinked her glass back and took a sip as well, with a smile " But yes, that sounds interesting... What sort of personal item we talking here, hmm?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:21 AM
"The first key to the box of mysteries." She smiled. "Rather golden in nature, I only hand it out to people that I trust, and you, are one of those people."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:24 AM
"One step closer to unlocking the box... You'd be wise not to trust somebody you only just met, you've known me for what, a couple of hours at most? And you're just handing out such valuables to almost a stranger? You play a dangerous game, Miss Walsh..." She said with a sly smile, her voice was so incredibly soft and soothing to the ears as she spoke.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:27 AM
"I guess so Miss Alaya, but I have to play my cards right...... we are acting like spy people right? I hope so" She broke out of character for a bit. "But back to the spy stuff. Indeed, I have to play my cards right, I have done this for many years, many years indeed. Nobody has cracked my holographic code ever since I started this gig, maybe you are the one to solve my mystery." She chuckled, once again breaking out of character, and in came the pig snorting.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:33 AM
Alaya maintained her smile, choosing not to break character for even a moment "Perhaps I will be, my dear... But a fine security officer such as yourself would be able to sense danger and deceit from an individual such as myself, would you not? If I meant you any real harm, you would know about it... Perhaps once I crack open that box of yours, you might find I wasn't all that sweet and innocent after all..." She said, voice unwavering from that soft reassuring tone, the same smirk plastered across her face as she stared at the woman with such curiosity and wonder. "You truly are a fascinating woman, Miss Walsh..."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:35 AM
"As are you Miss Alaya. Now, dinner, what would you like?" She said with a cheerful voice, slightly blushing as she let the wind flow through her highlighted brown hair. "Their seafood is to die for I hear."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:40 AM
"Ooh, I'm not too sure. I could probably try some seafood... What would you recommend?" Alaya smiled, taking another sip of her springwine, just watching as her hair moved in the wind, so realistic, as if it were real... She wondered what it felt like... "You've got something in your hair, Jayne..." She let her hand run up gently into her hair, brushing it gently to the side slightly with a smile. "Got it." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:43 AM
"T-thank you." Nobody has ever spotted something in Jaynes hair before, it made her blush. "I do recommend the Lobster, or the crab legs, they come in pairs of 4." She smiled. as she took another sip of her spring wine. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:46 AM
"That sounds nice... I'll try some lobster. It's meant to be a sort of fancy dish anyway, is it not?" She said with a smile.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:47 AM
"One of the most fanciest seafood dishes in all of this side of the country actually. Apart from caviar, its one of the most expensive items on any 21st century menu."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:49 AM
"Well, I'd be more than happy to give it a try." She picked up the bottle of springwine and her glass. "Shall we go find a table to sit at?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:52 AM
She snapped her fingers and there materialized a table, on top of the sand with two chairs laid right beside each other, looking at the sea beyond. On top sat two plates of 2 lobster tails, drenched in a butter sauce topped with lemon, and a nice spring salad. "I believe I have found just the perfect spot." She looked into Alayas eyes as she said it. She figured out what Alaya had done with the whole 'hair thing' but she didnt care, she liked the feeling of it. She smiled. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:53 AM
"Wow, that was quick. I'll have to put in a good review of the service here..." She said with a giggle, heading over towards the table set up for them
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 03:54 AM
Jayne did as well, chuckling. she pulled the seat out from the table, gesturing for Alaya to sit first before she did. "The service here is five star." (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 03:59 AM
She nodded to Jayne as she took a seat "Thank you. And yes, I couldn't agree more."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:00 AM
"Happy to be of service madame" She said as she took a seat. "Now I bet your dying to know more about me, have any more questions that you are dying to ask me, before I ask you my questions." She smiled at her, teeth showing.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:02 AM
"Ooh, okay. How long ago has it been since you were first activated?" She asked with a smile (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:03 AM
"9 Years, 8 months 27 days and 36 seconds, 37, seconds, 38-" She chuckled.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:05 AM
"9 years... Is that particularly old for a hologram? Or are you constantly kept up to date with the latest emitters and updates to your programming?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:06 AM
"I am carefully provided with everything that is needed. Ive gone through 20 new advancements in holo emitters for the past 9 years, Starfleet does care for me well. I am the only one of my kind." She smiled as she cracked open the shell of the tail and began to eat.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:10 AM
"That's always good, they aren't just leaving you with outdated equipment." She smiled and began to eat as well. "So, are you technically just pretending to eat right now? You've got a plate of holographic food, going into your holographic body, and your programming is giving you an appropriate reaction as to what the food should taste like? That's just fascinating, because to me, it all looks so real." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:12 AM
"I am as real as you want me to be. If you taste your food, it will taste like lobster, you can taste the zest of the lemon, to umami of the butter, the fresh herbs of the seasoning. Oregano, cilantro, parsley its all there, You can taste it, I can taste it."
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:15 AM
"I mean, I assume my food is real, just like replicator would produce... Right? But you are real, maybe not in the same way as me, but in your own special way, you look real, feel real. Just because you're a hologram doesn't make you a less valued member of the crew, doesn't make you any less real. You've got memories and emotions too."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:17 AM
She smiled as she looked out onto the horizon a noticeable glisten in her eye. "I wish that someday, I could become human, to eat real food like you. But right now, this is the next best thing." She started to eat again. She took a sip of her wine and sighed slightly.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:21 AM
"I know it's sounds like a totally crazy scenario, that's so unlikely to happen, but it could be entirely possible one day in the future. They might upload your consciousness into an android one day, or some form humanoid-computer, in the distant future." She said with a smile "But for now, I'm happy with hologram Jayne."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:23 AM
Jayne smiled. "I am happy with that too. Hows your food?" She said with a certain intent.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:25 AM
"Oh, It's wonderful. I'm really quick happy with it." She said, finishing off her glass of springwine before taking the bottle and topping up her glass, and offering a top up to Jayne
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:26 AM
She allowed her to do so. "Oh, theres something on your cheek there." She said, as she put her thumb on the Bajorans cheek wiping away whatever was on it. To return the favor of course
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:29 AM
She laughed, and gave a smile "Thank you, It was probably just some butter or something. Now, I believe it's your turn to ask those burning questions of yours. Fire away."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:30 AM
"So, how many years have you been serving starfleet?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:32 AM
"Oh prophets, don't make me do math... I applied for the academy at 18, and I'm 31 now. So around 13 years or so with Starfleet. If that's discounting the other 18 years I lived on a starship prior to that..." She said with a chuckle
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:34 AM
"Oh wow, so you know your way around star ships then. What made you chose operations as your specified division?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:36 AM
"I've always been into engineering and the likes, my father was an engineer originally and my mother was an operations officer, so we always had a lot of engineering papers lying around, and I always tried to learn stuff to impress them as a kid."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:38 AM
"Interesting, so a lot of influence was behind it then. Thats good, following the path paved for you." She smiled as she took a sip of her wine. "Do you have anybody close to you that you can contact with? like friends, family? that are close?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:41 AM
"Well, I've got my parents who are both still in starfleet, they're just a call away if I need them. And then there's my brother and sister, I don't speak to them as often, but I do occasionally hear from them."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:41 AM
"Are they starfleet as well?" She asked, she was curious.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:46 AM
"My siblings? Yes and no. My brother never made it into the academy, he never studied hard enough for his exams. My sister is, she's a science officer aboard the USS Seleucia." She said with a smile
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:47 AM
"Very interesting, seems like a nice family you got there." She smiled back. "So, whats your whole opinion on this Tal Shiar mission we are having?" (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:50 AM
"Honestly? Kinda scary. What's this I heard about a bomb on deck 18? I heard the security announcement about it earlier... I've had some operations officers come to me about not being able to access the operations room."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:51 AM
"Standard security protocol, I made the announcement. You guys can continue your work on the decks that are above deck 15. In the morning we will investigate the problem that occurred down there. I trust you that we are safe." She gave a reassuring smile as she finished up her meal.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:54 AM
"You think there's anything solid behind the threat? A explosion on deck 18 would cripple operations... And deck 16 through 17 just a mere few metres above holds the warp core..."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:55 AM
"I think so, judging by the operations officer who found the device. It wont blow up, I promise you that." She finished her wine, making the "ahhh" sound afterwards.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:57 AM
"I'll trust your security officers to do a good job." She smiled and equally finished off yet another glass of wine "Would you like another glass?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 04:58 AM
"Sure m'lady lets finish this dinner off on a good note by finishing the wine." She snapped her fingers behind her back, the sun started to set and the wind began to calm. "Well this dinner has already been a perfect one." she smiled. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 04:59 AM
She poured the last of the bottle of wine into their glasses, and smiled "It's certainly been interesting, to say the least. I've learned a lot about you."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 05:00 AM
"I've learned a lot about you as well Alaya, and Im glad I did." She smiled as she took a sip of her wine watching the sun set.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 05:11 AM
Alaya smiled back at her, watching the sun go down as she finished the last of her wine "Well thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, it was fun. We'll have to do it again sometime."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 05:12 AM
"Of course, one of the best experiences of my life so far, it was very wholesome." As they waited, the sun went down and the stars came up. The galaxies reflecting off of the crystal clear waters and shooting stars passing by in the blink of an eye. "So? do you want to unlock the first secret to the mystery?" She smiled.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 18-Mar-20 05:15 AM
She stood up and held a hand out to her, immediately slipping back into character again with that sly yet wholesome smile "I'd gladly accept the first key to your wonderful box of secrets, Miss Walsh..."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Mar-20 05:16 AM
She took her hand. "Then.... lets begin, computer, end this brilliant program." She got back into character.
They walked out together, hand in hand as the next mystery awaited them.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:07 AM
She stands just outside the holodeck, waiting patiently for Tal.
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:12 AM
He came up to her, gesturing to the holodeck. "You look nice. Again. What time of day do you want the program at?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:13 AM
"So do you! Is it warm where we're going or does it depend on my decision?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:14 AM
"I guess the water will vary a bit, but yes it's a pretty warm spot."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:18 AM
"Evening maybe? Whatever time of day is warm but not hot?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:20 AM
"Evening works." He scrolls through the programs on the door panel. "I got this program from that bartender on DS9 I told you about. It's pretty close to where I stayed while on Bajor."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:20 AM
"You were actually on ds9?" (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:24 AM
"I made frequent visits. Still had some friends in starfleet that were stationed there." The program sets and the doors open to reveal a vast Beach, blue-green waters calmly lapping up on the sands, a lush forest behind them revealing many types of plant life. (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:28 AM
"Why'd you stop goi-... Oh." She looks on at the programmed beach, suddenly feeling more at ease already. The soft, artificial breeze could be felt even out into the hallway, the sun glinting off metal brightly enough to cast reflections. This was... A really beautiful program, honestly. "Wow.."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:29 AM
He smiled. "I thought you'd like it."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:35 AM
"This is so beautiful.. it really looks like this on Bajor?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:36 AM
"In some places. This is considered one of the most ro- beautiful places on the planet."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:38 AM
"I'll keep that in mind, I think I might retire here if theyd let me."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:39 AM
"Retire? Just when you made ACSO?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:40 AM
"I mean years and years from now! Pft, I haven't even made lieutenant yet. I gotta at least out rank you."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:41 AM
He reached for the pips that were no longer there thinking back to when he'd first gotten them. "maybe I'll reinstate. Stay ahead of you."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:42 AM
"You'd really go through all that again just to stay out ranking me? What if I said I wanted lieutenant commander? "
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:43 AM
"I would become commander. I'm sure someone out there is desperate enough to make me a first officer. Or put me in charge of some abandoned station."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:46 AM
"And is that really what you wanna be doing?"
"At any rate, I doubt I'll make it that far, you might have a lead on me after all."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:48 AM
"Oh I don't plan on going back or ranking up again." He sat down in the sand looking out at the simulated water. "I don't really have any plans for the future anymore. I like where I am."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 01:42 PM
"Just do the bartender thing until the end times?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 01:43 PM
"150 year old bartender Tal? Maybe."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 01:44 PM
"You'll have every drink ever memorized!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 01:45 PM
"And I'll finally master the Dumpling recipe."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 01:46 PM
She grinned and joined him in the sand, appreciating the calmness of his homeworld. It reminded her of the island like she'd half-requested, but at least they had the capability of leaving if anything went amiss. "You plan on becoming Norse?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 01:49 PM
"I don't think I can become Norse at this point. Pretty sure my mother's heritage leads back to France or Italy." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 01:56 PM
"Oh, your mom's the human?"
"I dunno why I assumed she was the Bajoran."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 01:57 PM
"Probably because I've chosen to follow my dad's side so much. Yeah she's Human."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 01:58 PM
"Does it ever bother you?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 01:59 PM
"Her being human?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:03 PM
"That, being mixed, feeling the need to choose between the two?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:07 PM
"No. Well, mostly not. Ever since my Itanu I knew that I wanted to follow my father's side of me. But I've never been able to sense someones Pagh, and I think it's because I'm only half Bajoran."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:08 PM
"Itanu?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:09 PM
"A uhh, rite of passage, I guess. A ceremony for young Bajorans. My mom had a little one for me on Turkana IV and gave me this." He reaches up to his earring.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:15 PM
"Do the earrings indicate specific things?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:16 PM
"They did a long time ago. Before the occupation. Now it's more a representation of our spiritual connection."
"Do the Norse have any rites of passage? Or something similar?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:20 PM
"Not all Norwegians do, my family, and a lot of others from the island still follow a lot of ancient customs because they're clan heads. -It's not a political party or anything, it just means the families are very old. We follow our ancestry through paternal lineage, which is why it's important for clan heads to have sons, preferably a lot. But the sons have a "rite of passage" of sorts. Daughters are just the moneymakers. A little sexist for this day and age, but anything to do with ancient customs tend to be." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:21 PM
"Moneymakers?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:24 PM
"A bride price. It's hardly ever enforced now a days, but if a family wants to make a power move on another? Pay the bride price. Some affluent families still keep the tradition just because it looks good to show off how well you're doing, but on the island, the groom's dad just sets the bride's family up with a stockpile of livestock since we don't deal with money anymore."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:25 PM
"That... doesn't sound right. Is that how you were almost with the fisher guy?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:26 PM
"It's not forced! It's just how things were back then. Trade food and valuables for a woman who'd carry on the groom's family name. Women have always and will continue to have the right to decline.. just as I did." She smiled softly, trying to ease the atmosphere. (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:27 PM
"The price must have been high for you." He said it and then immediately regretted speaking.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:31 PM
"Well..yes.. if I'd agreed to marry Mathéo, he'd have likely given my parents a boat or two from his fleet. Women are a hot commodity in such a small community. But.. had I stayed, I'd likely be on my third child by now and have never seen all these planets or people or all these plants.. never seen a holodeck? I'm very grateful for the decisions I've made.. aren't you for your own?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:33 PM
"I'm very glad to have gotten away from Turkana, and to have come here. Sometimes though i think about what might have happened if I'd stayed in starfleet. Or worked harder to become a Prylar. I don't know."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:35 PM
"You're still young Tal, you could do those things if you wanted?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:35 PM
"Go back to starfleet? Maybe. Become a Prylar? I don't think that's really an option. But again, I like being here."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:36 PM
"What exactly is a Prylar?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:36 PM
"Bajoran Monk. Like I said in your quarters. I guess all the Bajoran words probably muddle together."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:38 PM
"Unfortunately for you, you didn't make friends with the smartest of the Bjørge sisters."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:38 PM
"What do you mean?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:39 PM
"I'm a little dumb sometimes, Standard isn't my first or even second language and sometimes I get the words mixed."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:40 PM
"Well if it makes you feel better, you Norwegian sounds spot on." He smiles at his own joke.
"But I don't thin you're dumb. You're a xenobotanist. That takes a lot of brains to do." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:42 PM
"Haha! Think so? for søt til ditt eget beste, Tal. "
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:43 PM
"Uhhhh, Merci?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:46 PM
"For søt. Too sweet. Til ditt. For your. Eget beste. Own good. "
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:48 PM
He blushes again, looking down. "U'riti Pagh veru ci'scho anuthe Hadar." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:48 PM
"Okay, now you're turn to explain."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:49 PM
"It, uhh, loses it's meaning in translation. But thank you."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:53 PM
"What! That's no fair, I translated for you!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 20-Mar-20 02:53 PM
A message came through for Sara.
Hey Sara! I was wondering if I could maybe get an Orchid from you? You're the resident botanist around here, I thought I'd ask!
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:53 PM
Thankful for a change in the subject. "What's that?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:56 PM
She looked surprised for a moment, but took out her PADD and read it. "It's from Shilen, the other Lieutenant I went down with to Romulas yesterday. She wants an Orchid.. I'm guessing for Jayne if I had to assume. Ohhh.. you know.. she's Bajoran."
A sly smile on her face began to creep on, looking at him from over the top of her PADD. (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:57 PM
"I met her yesterday, remember?"
He makes a connection. "Oh, no, don't bother her with that."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:57 PM
"Wonder if she could translate better?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:58 PM
"Honestly it was a rather dated form of the language, I doubt she speaks it."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 02:58 PM
"You're such a tease, gods. I will find out eventually. You're probably just making fun of me, aren't you?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 02:59 PM
Quite relieved. "Guess this is my own 'Bjørge family recipe' in a way."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:00 PM
".... I GUESS. You're terrible, you know, using my own tricks against me?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:00 PM
"You used them first?!"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:02 PM
"A secret recipe is different than translating a regular sentence!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:02 PM
"Yours is a language of food, mine is a language of words. It's the same."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:02 PM
"I will speak Norwegian for the rest of the date if that's the case!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:03 PM
The word date seemed to strike him differently. "Well, then I'll have to stick to Bajoran."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:05 PM
"greit for meg!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:06 PM
"Arundi Har'bantha."
He starts laughing.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:08 PM
"jeg liker ikke språket ditt, det er penere enn mitt eget .."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:09 PM
"Ok, now you're showing off."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:10 PM
"You're just as fluent in Bajoran!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:10 PM
"You say that because you've only heard my Bajoran."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:11 PM
"You're not?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:12 PM
"Not fully. I only spent two years there, so I can speak it well enough, but write it? Barely."
"Standard was my first language."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:16 PM
"your mom spoke Standard first?" (edited)
Beginning to get a bit restless, she began swirling her fingers in the sand.
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:18 PM
"Yeah." He looks down at her hand. "You ok? Bored?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:28 PM
"No of course not- I guess it's just been a while since I've hung out with someone alone I just have some nervous energy. It's not you, I'm just.. always excited.. or nervous. There's never an in-between."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:29 PM
"What's there to be nervous about? I can't be that intimidating."
"I'm like a teddy bear, remember?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:33 PM
"There's no word for it in standard, that's the closest one. I'm so happy that I'm nervous! I never have anyone to go to the holodeck with, I never get to just.. talk with anyone like this. I'm very happy. "
"But.. I didn't insult you when I called you that, did I?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:36 PM
"No, no. Not at all. And I like doing this too."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:37 PM
"You're a good guy, Tal. I'm so happy we met. Even if you do try to get me drunk all the time, you must have been a wild engineer. "
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:39 PM
"You stay at the lounge longer when you're almost drunk. You think I was wild?" (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:47 PM
"What, you want me sitting at the bar sobbing at you about how much I love Antarian roses? Seems like you'd try to shoo me out by now."
"But on that note...it's possible. You have a very no-nonsense way about you, but you could have been wild when you were my age- it wasn't so long ago after all."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:50 PM
"I wouldn't say wild. Maybe I made some interesting decisions. Once, when we were on shore leave, I hid a friend's PADD in the dilithium crystal chamber to mess with him. But we all forgot about it by the time we came back, and there was almost a warp core breach. Nearly got court marshalled for it." A grin spreads over his face has he tells the story, remembering back to that time.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:54 PM
She laughed softly, pressing fingers to her lips to half-hide her chuckling at him. "You what! I've never imagined you as the troublemaker type! Were you mixing drinks under study tables as well?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:55 PM
"For legal reasons, I don't have to answer that question."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 03:57 PM
"I'll take that as a very strong maybe."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 03:59 PM
"Well what about you? What kind of trouble did Cadet Sara get into?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:00 PM
"Uh, I was actually doing dual-enrollment..I was so busy with my extra classes, I didn't really do a lot of socializing.."
"I occasionally went to baseball games and I went to a few meditative studies with my roommate, but nothing wild, she was Vulcan."
"I had a breakdown my second semester from the stress and that's why I started going with her." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:03 PM
"Oh, wow. That doesn't sound good. Were you alright after?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:07 PM
"Yeah, actually? I think..the calming technique she did on me is what got me so fascinated with the culture. It was a complete meltdown..tears, choking, snot, screeching, I was so out of it form not having slept in days, barely eating or drinking, I just lost it trying to stuff more inside my brain than I could handle."
"She walked in on it, on me in the kitchen and just jumped into action. I tried to fight her out of all the anger and frustration and she just, held my face? And suddenly, it's like every horrible, seething thought I'd ever had just spiraled into dust and was swept into the ether."
"I woke up like a full two days later in my own bed. She'd called my professors and had them postpone my classes for a few days so I could recoup. I never had that problem again, weirdly enough."
"Even though I was taking on the same amount of work as before- I mean."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:15 PM
"I'm glad you got help. I've never gone through Vulcan meditation, but it sounds like it works. What about after the Academy? Any non-breakdown hijinks?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:18 PM
"Uh, well I went home before my cadet cruise and that's when Mathéo proposed to me himself instead of just asking my parents. We had dinner once, but I just..I wanted to go on the cadet cruise, so I asked politely to be let go so that he could find a more suitable wife. The dinner was nice though, and so was he. What we wanted in life aligned very nicely, but he wasn't willing to wait for me to achieve my schooling..so that was kind of sad. But! My family had a big going-away breakfast the day I left!"
"After the cruise I spent a few months on a Kressari ship as an intern before I got selected for the Phoenix."
"I haven't really..done a lot as far as socializing in that respect."
"The Kressari are very no-nonsense and don't tolerate 'hijinks'."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:24 PM
"I've never served with any Kressari, but it doesn't sound like i would fit in with them."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:25 PM
"They're very nice, I was never disrespected or talked down to, some of the nicest people you could hope to be interning for, but again, they don't get jokes very well." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:27 PM
"Their necks always reminded me of Cardassians, though not so much their attitude."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:27 PM
"Up until the Commodore, I'd never even met a Cardassian. I'll have to take your word for it." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:29 PM
"I've never seen one with a tail until her. I didn't think any if them had one."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:35 PM
"Maybe they're just well hidden?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:35 PM
"I don't think so. I would have noticed."
He sucked in hes breath when he realized what he said.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:41 PM
She snorted
"Have a thing for Cardassians I see? ~"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:43 PM
"Wh- I mean... It's not a crime is it? I'm only half Bajoran. Besides, it's been a long time since the Occupation. I don't see any problem with... it."
He looked quite defensive.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:44 PM
"Oh I wasn't making fun! I think they're quite attractive as well in theory! To each their own, Tal. Besides, you have yet to make fun of me for liking pointy ears?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:46 PM
"But if we ever go to Bajor you can't tell anyone. I'd never hear the end of it."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:48 PM
"What's so wrong with it? Not every Cardassian alive has been a part of the occupation, times have changed and so have values."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:51 PM
"Exactly. I don't see why it was an issue. Cardassians can be kind of cute. Those blue spots on their necks. The little spoon on their head. The ridges on th-" He suddenly stops and looks at Sara, quite embarrassed. "Well, anyway."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:51 PM
"And..if I may..It's not uniquely human nature to want to experience something, or someone, so different from ourselves. Aliens have a tendency to see what it's like on the other side~" (edited)
"Have you been with a Cardassian before or is it just a fun thought?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:54 PM
"I... yeah. I have. She was a diplomat on Deep Space Nine. And I can tell you there was no tail."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:55 PM
"Hehe~ Then maybe our Commodore, Gods bless her, was just very unique."
"I hope you find the Cardassian of your dreams, Tal."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:56 PM
"That's not- I don't just like Cardassians."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:56 PM
"There's more? You must have been a very busy man on Deep Space Nine!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 04:57 PM
He draws up his knees and hangs his head between them. "Let's change the subject."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 04:59 PM
"What, to my conquests?"
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"It'll be very brief, Tal."
"I actually got very ballsy at a study party once and asked a Vulcan guy if he wanted to come back to my room. He, whole sale, accepted, saying he'd be happy to get away from the noise and we went back and when we were almost there, after some talking, it then clicked for him what I was asking and just. Tal, have you ever seen a Vulcan stammer? It's the most wild thing to watch in the world."
"Poor guy."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:03 PM
"Thats... not what I meant. But if anyone can break through that Vulcan Logic it would be you."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:03 PM
"I think he was just overstimulated from all the noise and not thinking straight, not so much entranced by awkward 18 year-old-me asking to be alone with him." (edited)
"Before you ask, Wryden is absolutely not an option to play out a fantasy with, I'd more likely choke him out."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:05 PM
"I don't know. I think you could bring the emotions out of the most stoic Vulcan to the surface. Besides I think he likes you." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:07 PM
"Don't even say that. He's so aggravating and nosy! Besides..I don't like it when my work gets insulted and that's his favorite spot to nit-pick."
"If I ever got the chance to really date again, it'd have to be someone from a different department so we don't kill each other."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:08 PM
"I didn't say you should try to start something with him. But he's gotten better. I think he's just looking for friends."
"You need someone in a different department?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:09 PM
"..Maybe. I wouldn't mind being friends."
"But yeah, you never date where you immediately work, it makes things very tense if something happens and you break up?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:09 PM
"I know the feeling."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:10 PM
"Yeah?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:10 PM
"Yeah." He started playing with the sand I front of him.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:11 PM
"I kind of get the feeling you're not having fun talking about this anymore, huh?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:12 PM
"I, I-" He stammers "I don't want to keep anything from you. But it's not a comfortable subject. We were both in engineering."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:13 PM
"You don't have to force yourself, Tal?"
"I can imagine how nasty a breakup can be..especially with what you've told me before..you're not keeping anything from me but hurtful, explicit details."
"I know the basics..I'm happy you told me that much."
She reaches out and squeezes his shoulder, attempting to comfort him. "I would never think of you different for a few minor details."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:18 PM
He stared at the sand, his eyes misting up. "We were gonna get married. We were together for years. And all that time they were with some fucking security ensign who I played poker with. After that... I couldn't stay. Everything reminded me of them. I just... left."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:21 PM
Well damn, she supposes her thoughts of him did change, but of course, not for the worse. She frowned deeply, knowing how hard it'd been to heal from being cheated on for the entirety of a relationship for several months..but several years? That's catastrophic. It takes her a few beats to respond, but after, she scoots closer, looping her arm around the back of his waist, hugging him as she laid her head on his shoulder. "I'm so sorry.." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:23 PM
He didn't say anything at first. He just reached around and held her hand. (edited)
"So am I."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:26 PM
"I'll never understand the thoughts behind it..why people do that..how they could do that. You don't deserve that Tal, and it's not your fault."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:28 PM
He squeezed her hand. "Thank you."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:32 PM
"It feels like it kind of rings hallow, but I can't imagine how hard it must have been..still is. But if you need to talk, I promise you I'll listen, yeah?" (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:35 PM
"You already have. I haven't told anyone about this."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:37 PM
"No one else? At all?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:38 PM
"I didn't want to think about it anymore. My mother thinks I just got bored of starfleet. That I broke up with Jital."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:39 PM
"She thinks you so shallow?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:40 PM
"No no, that's what I told her. It was easier."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:41 PM
"Why would you keep your mothers' respect for your previous mate intact?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:41 PM
"I- I'm not sure. I didn't want it to be real."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:42 PM
"But you left your career over it, is that not real enough?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:44 PM
"I didn't think about it that much I just wanted everything to be done with. Nothing then... I'm sorry. I'm not making sense."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:45 PM
"No..I understand."
She squeezes her arm around his waist once more, giving him a hug. "Grief makes people doing some silly things, but..there is always a spring to every decision made. Had you not become a bartender, we would've never met? Never would've made such good friends on the phoenix, never would've met John, or Maggie or Shar or Thomas.."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:47 PM
"Maybe one of those would be a good thing."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:50 PM
"Ah yes, I don't think I'd be the same if I'd never met Maggie as well, I'm so glad we think alike."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:51 PM
He broke out a smile at the joke.
"She has shown me how to water down a drink very well."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:53 PM
"You've been watering them down?? I couldn't even tell!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:54 PM
"You don't drink. And I only water hers and Thomas'. The Cherry Sara's are fully intoxicating I assure you."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 05:56 PM
"I do love a good Cherry Sara..which was really sweet of you to make for me by the way."
"Definitely my most used and cherished promotion gift." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 05:57 PM
"I don't know how I'll top it when you become a full Lieutenant."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:01 PM
"I'd say with a cherry on top, but you kind of already have that covered. I could do with another outing to the Holodeck? Maybe see some of your chef skills if I ask nice?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:01 PM
"Does that have to wait until you're promoted?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:02 PM
"Well, I suppose not, but what'll be left when I do get promoted again?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:04 PM
"I guess it'll have to be a suprise."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:06 PM
"I don't much like surprises, you know."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:07 PM
"Well I need more time to think of it, so it's a surprise to me too."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:10 PM
"I don't imagine I'll get promoted again any time soon, there's time. In the waiting period though, we can still make more appetizers for the bar? With my secret recipes and your skill as a chef, we could turn the place into a gastropub."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:12 PM
"I'd enjoy that. Maybe host a little tasting event."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:13 PM
"With all the..everything..that's happened, honestly a nice little event like that might be fun."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:15 PM
"You know, I learned to cook not far from here." He looked out to the holographic forest.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:16 PM
"You lived near here?"
"It's so gorgeous!? Why would you ever leave!?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:18 PM
"There's a settlement called Tempasa a little ways away. I liked it here, but Prylar Voran didn't work out and I missed space travel."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:20 PM
"Is it programmed into this?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:20 PM
"I don't think so. This is just the beach and the river."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:21 PM
"Ah, that's a shame. I'd have liked to see the temple..I assume temple. Do Prylars live in temples?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:22 PM
"Most of them. It's rather small though."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:23 PM
"How do you have a family and stuff in a temple?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:23 PM
"I didn't, but that's where the most part comes in. Tempasa is a whole village."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:25 PM
"Oh. So..you do the monk thing by day and come home to your family at night?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:25 PM
"That's the idea. Hold a festival every once in a while."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:25 PM
"That doesn't sound so bad, why didn't it work out?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:27 PM
"It wasn't meant to be. I can't sense anyone's Pagh, and honestly I didn't feel that much of a connection to the Prophets."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:30 PM
"And Pagh is.."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:32 PM
"Your- spirit? Kind of. Aura? You can see why I didn't join the temple for too long. Umm, here." He reaches over and holds her right ear. "This is where you Pagh is located. More spiritual people can sense it and learn about you." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:33 PM
She holds still, looking into his eyes, waiting. Never before had he been so touchy, and while it's nice..glad to finally have non-sexual human contact, it was rare to find it without it being awkward. "You feel anything?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:35 PM
"I feel..." He stared into her eyes for a long time. "Like you forgot to wash behind your ears." He chuckles at his joke. (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:42 PM
She stammers for a moment before realizing he was joking as he begins to chuckle. Rolling her eyes hard enough that they almost roll out of her head, she begins to laugh as she closes her eyes, looking away from him and pushing him away, breaking the ear-grasp. "Now you have ear gunk on your hands, you can't hold my hand anymore!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:43 PM
"Well that's not fair! It's your ear gunk."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:45 PM
"And it's gross! Maybe I don't want my own ear gunk on my hands, have you thought of that?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:46 PM
"Well it was a joke, but I guess it's fortunate we're on a beach." He gets up and walks to the edge of the water.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:47 PM
"It's holographic water, you know. Good luck getting a good rinse with that, you're now infected with cooties forever."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:48 PM
"Cooties? Imaginary water for imaginary gunk." He wades out to knee-high water and dips his hands in.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:50 PM
"Don't Bajoran children have a similar aversion to touching the opposite sex when they're young?"
She stands up, patting the sand off of the back of her dress as she walks towards the water as well, walking along the shallows to see if Bajor had seashells.
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:52 PM
"I wouldn't know, I was never a Bajoran child." There were seashells, but the holodeck's safety locks meant they couldn't be dangerous. (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:53 PM
"Weren't there other children on Turkana?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 06:56 PM
"Children, yes. But not Bajoran children."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 06:57 PM
"What other children? Isn't Turkana an earth settlement?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:00 PM
"It was, yes. For a while it separated from the federation, and a lot of non-humans came in. But yeah, most of them were human." He raised his hands out of the blue-green water. "Clean now?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:03 PM
"You've been sullied by my ear pagh, will you ever really be clean again?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:04 PM
"I was joking, Sara. There's nothing on my hand but holographic water."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:07 PM
"I'm joking too, I shower every day, and especially my face and ears~"
"But it makes for a fun tease."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:08 PM
"Then theres nothing wrong with my hand?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:09 PM
"Not a bit. Well..you may have some female human pheromone on you though, no Klingon will sit within 20 paces of you. They say we stink."
"But..about the ear thing. Is that why Bajorans wear the earring? Where you clasped me?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:12 PM
"Most of us, yes. It shows the connection point to the Prophets. But it also connects us to others around us. Family members all have very similar d'ja paghs."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:13 PM
"Are non-Bajorans allowed to touch it?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:14 PM
"Of course." He walks back through the water, closer to her.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:15 PM
"May I?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:16 PM
He takes her hand and brings it up to his ear. "Feel anything?" He echoed her earlier question.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:20 PM
"Hm." She has to reach up high in order to clasp his ear, her small form nearly on tip toes to do so. Her face however is one of concentration. Eyes closed, eyebrows furrowed beneath her bangs, as if concentrating any and all spiritual energy between the connection point of his lobe and her fingers. "I feel we have become much closer." (edited)
"I feel like I can trust you." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:21 PM
"U'riti Pagh veru ci'scho anuthe Hadar."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:22 PM
"Come again?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:26 PM
"I trust you too."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:29 PM
Opening her eyes, she grinned at him, happy with that decision despite the Bajorn seeming a tad bit longer than that. "Really need all those words to convey the idea? Or are you making fun of me again?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:31 PM
"It's a long-winded language. You should see how long the books are."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:31 PM
"I've never known much about Bajor before now, do you have any books?"
She pulled her hand away after a moment, but not before fiddling with the chain out of curiosity, settling down onto the pads of her feet.
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:33 PM
"I'm sure I could find some. You have anything on Norway? Or... Odin?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:34 PM
"Oh, plenty! I even have a traditional Sølje for my hair, would you like to see?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:34 PM
"Sølje?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:36 PM
"A very delicate, ornate hair clip worn for festivals. Odin only has one eye, and you want him to watch for you, so you wear the Sølje to attract his vision."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:37 PM
"I'm sure it'd look great with a d'ja pagh."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:37 PM
"Would you like me to make you one??"
She seemed thrilled at the idea, her voice raising near three octaves.
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:39 PM
"It sounds fun. I'd love that." He pulled his back a bit at the high-pitched sound.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:39 PM
"I will replicate the metal tonight and have it done soon, this will be so fun, it's been years since i've made them!"
"I'm so glad, we can having matching Sølje's!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:40 PM
"I didn't realize it meant anything."
"The Sølje I mean."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:43 PM
"It's protection. I used to keep mine beneath my uniform, but it kept poking me. So I only wear it on special occasions now. But men can wear it as a brooch instead of their hair."
"Wearing our family's Sølje mean we'll kill for you!"
"Not..really really, we don't fight anymore. But the protection still has the same meaning. You don't have to be related to wear a family's Sølje."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:44 PM
"Maybe I'll put it in my beard once it comes back."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:45 PM
"That's...definitely make a statement. Pffft!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:48 PM
"Oh, I'd hate to stab my throat every time I look down. Might get in someones drink."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:48 PM
"We can just pin in on your chest like a wee brooch, yeah?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:49 PM
"Sounds safer. And it'll look better."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 07:55 PM
"Impossible, you look best as is. I forgot to tell you, but you look very nice in your casual civvies! It shows off your form better." (edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:56 PM
"My form? I didn't realize teddy bear counted as form." He glances down at his stomach.
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Lt. Cmdr. Ezran Ch'evhalen 20-Mar-20 07:59 PM
Another ping came through on Sara's PADD
Hey sara! Me again, I noticed you read the message and didn't reply? I really need to know if that's okay! I'm meeting Jayne in like 10 minutes!
(edited)
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 07:59 PM
"Someone wants you."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 08:04 PM
"Ah, sorry Tal.."
She pulled away from him and took out her mini PADD, the new one she'd been issued, and began to furiously type back at rapid speed.
Hi Shilen! Sorry about earlier, I was on a date and got distracted and forgot to reply but I'll head down to deck 6 labs and open my stasis unit for you, and you can pick from the flowers you like, yeah? Meet me in 5.
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"Sorry Tal, I have a romantic emergency that needs my flower stasis ASAP."
this 2
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 08:07 PM
"Sounds important. Would this be for our holographic friend and her companion?"
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 08:08 PM
"You'd be correct! I hope you'll forgive me for leaving?"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 08:09 PM
"It's fine. Besides, I'd hate to leave the bar unattended for too long."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 08:09 PM
"We should do this again sometime.."
"Maybe next week?"
"I might feel up for a mountain hike by then."
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 08:09 PM
He smiles "Sounds great."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 08:11 PM
She smiled back and gave him a quick hug before stepping out the water and back towards the sand and holodeck entrance. "See you later!"
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 08:12 PM
He waves to her. "Bye."
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 08:12 PM
Out the holodeck doors she goes, but not before giving him one more bright smile and a wave.
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Anglachel 20-Mar-20 08:14 PM
He sighed when she walked out, looking around the projection of his former home.
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Deleted User 20-Mar-20 09:09 PM
((is he just standing there lmao
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CaptainKhami 24-Mar-20 06:43 PM
Terrh entered the holodeck and proceeded to tap on his PADD for a while longer before turning to the console "Computer, download file Azura Terrh Alfa and project it in edit mode..."
He appeared ontop of a romulan Dhelan-class warbird with a clear site onto the azura nebula "Good..." he told to himself as he started working on details
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SeniorChef 05-Apr-20 03:44 PM
He came in and waited for the celebrations to begin.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Apr-20 03:59 PM
[D]The holodeck had been set up to look like the original Phoenix rocket's launch site in Montana: nighttime, green, a campfire, stars twinkling overhead... and a rather large, cheesy-looking rocket in the middle of it all. Already some crewmen had begun to file in in uniform for the occasion...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 04:02 PM
And soon after! Maggie and Shar walk in... “Wow...this looks...wow...”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Apr-20 04:12 PM
[Shar]"You don't say. I think I see barbeque!!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 04:12 PM
Maggie smiled as she held Shar’s hand... “Yeah...oh my god this looks lovely! god I’m so hungry...”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Apr-20 04:43 PM
[Shar]She walked her to one of the tables and started filling a plate with food.I
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 04:44 PM
Maggie did the same with a smile. Grabbing herself a nice meal... “Gods...this looks good...”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 05-Apr-20 05:33 PM
[Shar]"You know it..." She walked Maggie to one of the logs round the campfire and sat her down, hungrily biting out of the chicken leg on her plate...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 05:34 PM
Maggie smiled as she sat right beside her. Eating her own chicken... “God I love this...it’s just nice quiet time..”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:00 PM
Tal steps in and looks up at the holographic stars, smelling the chicken.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:00 PM
Maggie gave them a wave from her spot on the log...
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SeniorChef 05-Apr-20 06:01 PM
He was really hungry so he went over to get some food.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 05-Apr-20 06:02 PM
Aaron walks over to the log opposite and sits down "How was it over on the other Phoenix?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:04 PM
Maggie looks at him... “Beyond meeting my future daughter. Pretty regular...”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:11 PM
"You met your daughter?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:14 PM
Maggie nodded... “Yeah...it was huh...weird...”
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SeniorChef 05-Apr-20 06:14 PM
"Tal i mean.. I've met myself. That's even more akward."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:15 PM
"Wh- should we even be allowed over there? Or, you, be allowed?" He waved to all the officers.
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SeniorChef 05-Apr-20 06:17 PM
"We've been told that we can go over there, if we don't violate the TPD. I don't know if meeting myself is a forbidden thing, but i can tell you it's akward as hell."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:22 PM
"At least you know you get promoted."
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SeniorChef 05-Apr-20 06:23 PM
"Possible. I don't really understand time mechanics, they make my head hurt."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:24 PM
Maggie sighed... “Yeah I think it’s possible or something...ugh. Doesn’t make meeting my daughter any less weird..”
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Evan.Muskovitzch 05-Apr-20 06:31 PM
Evan walks in and looks around for a familiar face
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Miel 05-Apr-20 06:34 PM
Nira walked in, standing in the doorway and looking up at the night sky. She then looks at everyone, but decides to sit on the grass, a bit further from the fire.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:39 PM
Maggie saw Nira...and put her meal aside...walking over to her...and sitting down next to her.. “Nira! How’s it going? Medical leave and all?”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 06:40 PM
Pas enters "Hey guys!"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:43 PM
"Hey Pas. Want a.." He glances over at the barbeque. "Chicken leg? Or a hotdog?"
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 06:47 PM
"Um... sure. Dog me, bro."
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Miel 05-Apr-20 06:51 PM
Nira smiles at Maggie and nods "It's going alright. Just the usual. I should be back on the bridge soon."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:51 PM
He grabbed one plate and placed a single hot dog on it, pouring ketchup on the side and handing it to Pas, without a bun.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:52 PM
Maggie smiled... “Yay! We really miss you up there!...in other news...I met my future daughter...”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 06:52 PM
"No buns? Good thing I bring my own." he grins
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Miel 05-Apr-20 06:53 PM
Nira looked grave "Maggie, I'm.. Sure we're not supposed to speak of this kind of stuff. Knowledge of the future is always bad.."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:54 PM
"What?" He stared a Pas, then the plate. "Is there... supposed to be one?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:54 PM
Maggie sighed... “I know...I barely spoke to her, and I don’t even know anything about her...it’s just...she looked so much like me and Shar...there’s way she wasn’t ours...”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 06:55 PM
Pas chuckled "In my experience with earth food, it's supposed to be served in a bread bun."
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Miel 05-Apr-20 06:57 PM
Nira smiles slightly and nods "I'm glad to see that you and Shar are still together. But let's not thread this discussion any further than we need, okay? You never know what might happen.."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 06:57 PM
"Oh. Uhhh, hold on." He set the hotdog down and searched around, finding a bag of wheat buns. "These?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 06:59 PM
Maggie nods happily... “Yeah! I mean, me and Shar already want kids. So it’s not like our knowledge of her is going to lead to her not-existing! Anyway! Have you spoken to Volana recently?”
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Miel 05-Apr-20 06:59 PM
Nira smiled and shook her head "Not recently no. I've been keeping myself busy, doing the exercises prescribed by Doctor Clark, practicing.."
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:00 PM
"Yep those look right."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:00 PM
Maggie smiles... “Good! I’m glad! I want you on the bridge soon! It’s boring without you beside me!”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 07:02 PM
"I need to learn more about earth food. This looks so weird." He set the dog inside the bun and inspected it curiously.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 05-Apr-20 07:04 PM
Jane finally walked into the holodeck and decided to head straight to the fire. She waved to everyone in the space as she walked to an empty log and sat down there and glanced around, looked at the scenario around.
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:05 PM
"A little, a lot of sex jokes to be made about meat in buns."
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:06 PM
Nira chuckles "Is it? You get to fire all the phasers instead of just the main bank!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:07 PM
Maggie chuckled... “Yeah I guess! But I feel safe when you’re around! I guess that comes with you being my best friend!”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 07:07 PM
"I'd figure." He handed his Pink-haired friend the hotdog. "Have fun."
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:12 PM
Nira smiles and lowered her head "I'm glad you're my friend, Maggie."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:13 PM
Maggie smiled as she hugged her fellow ACTO... “Me too Nira... you’re the best friend I could ask for...”
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 07:14 PM
Eric walked in and smiled. First contact day party. Good. He grabbed a plate and a couple hotdogs and casually stood off to the side. He didn’t really know anyone but that was fine. He just wanted to observe for alittle bit it being his first time on a crew and all
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:17 PM
Nira smiled and awkwardly hugged her friend back. She still wasn't too familiar with those.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:20 PM
Maggie smiled back... “And hey! Everyone here loves you! So don’t give me any negative talk anymore!”
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:22 PM
Nira grins slightly "When have I ever talked negatively?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:26 PM
Maggie smiled... “Mmmm. Sometimes you have...and I don’t want it! Got it?”
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:31 PM
Nira nods, still smiling "Fine, fine.."
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 05-Apr-20 07:31 PM
Jane grabbed some hotdogs and sat back on ‘her’ log and started to eat quietly, while also gazing around at the scene the holodeck created.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:32 PM
Maggie nodded happily... “Good! Because you are fantastic and a wonderful friend.”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:32 PM
Pas wandered over "Hey Nira. Hey Mags."
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:37 PM
Nira smiled "And you're just as amazing Mags.." *She turned and nodded at Pas "Hey Pas."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:39 PM
Maggie smiled as she turned too... “Hey Pas! How’s it going?”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:40 PM
"Pretty good. Just doin some work in future engineering."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 05-Apr-20 07:41 PM
"What's it like, working on 26th century tech?"
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:42 PM
"I mean, it is only 40 years ahead, so it's not too different."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 07:44 PM
Maggie nods... “Cool! Yeah it’s weird over there, with my daughter and everything...”
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:45 PM
"Guys, I really don't think we're supposed to talk about this.."
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:45 PM
"Is it breaking the TPD if I tell Aaron he's the future CEO?"
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:46 PM
Nira sighs and gets up from the ground, dusting off her clothes. "I just told you I don't want to hear this stuff."
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:47 PM
"Well we're docked with a ship from the future, we can't exactly ask them to walk around with bags on their head and new names. Besides, who even knows if this is our future."
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:48 PM
"That doesn't matter Pas, you know what the directive says. Keep your exposition to a minimum. You want to get in trouble, go ahead, but don't include me in this." She says before heading out the exit. (edited)
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 07:49 PM
"Nira, come on."
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Miel 05-Apr-20 07:49 PM
The Romulan didn't answer, simply walking out the door and into the hallways
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 08:01 PM
Maggie looked at Pas... “Pas. Don’t follow me.” She walks after Nira...
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 08:01 PM
"Yeah... that's fair."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 08:26 PM
Maggie walks back in a few minutes later... “Okay. That’s it. We are shutting up about the future for now, no theorizing or talking about future children. Got me?”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 08:32 PM
"Yeah okay, that makes sense."
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Comet 05-Apr-20 08:32 PM
he entered and looked around
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 08:33 PM
Maggie nodded... “No discussion of the future timeline. At all. Let’s move on, there’s a lotta interesting stuff to talk about anyway.”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 08:33 PM
"What did you have in mind?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 08:34 PM
“Talk about how thankful you are for first contact or something...”
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 08:36 PM
Eric decided it was time to at least attempt to get to know his new crew mates walking up to the purple haired man he met earlier he smiled “Hello there. How is your day going?”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 08:37 PM
"Well I mean I'm not human. Or vulcan. But the Federation is pretty great." Pas turns to Eric "What's up."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 08:38 PM
Maggie nodded. Walking off to sit at her old log...and eat some more...
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 08:38 PM
She walks in and heads for the food station near the back (edited)
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 08:51 PM
“Not much. Just trying to get to know a few people”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 08:52 PM
"Well that's what parties are for."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 08:54 PM
He was holding a plate with a hotdog in a bun by the barbeque, staring at it.
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 08:57 PM
“They sure are. Unfortunately I haven’t been to a party in close to 10 years. I don’t really remember how to act”
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 09:02 PM
She hadn't realized how hungry she'd been and excitedly selects a hotdog from the pile and slops on a slew of toppings. She most certainly won't be kissed tonight with how much onion she piled on. After, she too heads for the barbeque, looking to see what else is being made as she bites into the dog and bun
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:06 PM
“Is there a bar around here? I could go for a spiked Arnold Palmer right about now”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 09:09 PM
Pas shrugged "I dunno. There is a barbeque."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 09:12 PM
She spotted Tal out of the corner of her eyes, and with a mouthful of hotdog, she walked over, chewing as fast as she could. She swallowed just as she reached and gave a happy wave, cradling her sloppy mess of a lunch like it might disappear. "Hi Tal! How's the future feel?"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 09:17 PM
He looked up and smiled, setting the hot dog down. "Welcome back. So we are in the future?"
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:20 PM
“That is true. It’s a nice ship”
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 09:21 PM
"Actually, I'm really not sure..I'm kind of just going with it- no one really seems to want to impart any information."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 09:22 PM
"I suppose that's required. Prime directive." He saw her plate and grabbed his own, showing it to Sara. "Did you know these things are supposed to come with a bun?"
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 09:26 PM
"I feel like that's a bit of a non-sequitor."
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:27 PM
“I don’t get out much. I have a hard time talking to people.”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 09:28 PM
"Yeah. I can tell."
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:29 PM
“I don’t know how to take that”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 09:30 PM
"I means you're right."
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:31 PM
“Thanks I guess. So what do you do around here for fun?”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 09:32 PM
"Depends on what you think of as fun. The holodecks mean that you have a wide variety of what to do."
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:36 PM
“That does sound fun”
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 09:38 PM
"Well yes, they're hotdogs. You eat them with bread! And toppings, lots of toppings."
She showed him her plate which was dribbled with numerous toppings
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 09:39 PM
"Earth is weird." He picks his own up and continues inspecting it.
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:41 PM
“So you’re the ACEO? Who’s the CEO?”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 09:44 PM
"Out of one right now. We had a hologram called Higgs, but he left. Lieutenant Mikot is in charge right now, she's the other ACEO."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 05-Apr-20 09:45 PM
During this conversation, Aaron was contemplating his life not long after choking on his hot dog when he was told he was the CEO of the phoenix of the future
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 09:47 PM
“I see. Well I’ll have to find Lieutenant Mikot for my check in.”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 09:54 PM
"Probably."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 09:59 PM
Maggie listened up after a while... “What the fuck did I say Pas?!”
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 10:00 PM
“Sorry?”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 10:00 PM
"I didn't say anything!"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:00 PM
"You're weird. Have you never had a hotdog before?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 10:00 PM
Maggie looked up... “Right sorry...thought you were taking about the future...”
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 10:01 PM
"I was talking about Higgs."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 10:04 PM
“Yeah yeah. My bad Pas...carry on...”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:04 PM
"I've had hotdogs. They just weren't in this." (edited)
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 10:06 PM
He sticks his tongue at Maggie, jovially, then turnes back to Eric (edited)
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:07 PM
"Is the bread bad? You can just eat them without? I guess?"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:07 PM
"I don't know. I haven't tried it yet."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 05-Apr-20 10:08 PM
"So uhhh, what am I like? If that question's allowed?" Aaron looks up at the holographic stars
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 10:09 PM
Maggie rolls her eyes...then looks to Aaron... “I’d rather it not be spoken about. I’m keeping order in Nira’s place..”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 05-Apr-20 10:12 PM
"Yeah, yeah, I get that, it's just so weird to think that I'm here while another me is within transporter distance" (edited)
"Don't worry though, the Phoenix I love is the one I'm staying on, and no amount of technology can take me away from her"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 10:15 PM
Maggie nods... “Aye. You’re free to talk about whatever else you want.”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:19 PM
He took a bite out of the hotdog, making sure to get the bun with it. It did taste good. But he wasn't used to it.
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:21 PM
"Too bready?"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:30 PM
"I guess. I'm not sure how much bread is too much."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:32 PM
"Trick question, no such thing."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:34 PM
"What? How much do you use?"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:37 PM
"I mean! Just one bun, but I like bread so-"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:42 PM
He store his in half and then bit in. "This is better."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:44 PM
"Pft, I mean, if it makes you happy You eat pizza like that?"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:49 PM
"What do you mean? Is there a top crust in pizza?"
"What have I missed in life?"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:54 PM
"Like folding it over on itself!"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 10:55 PM
"No? That's weird. And gross."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 10:58 PM
"Top crust on pizza is basically a strombolli, isn't it?"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:01 PM
" Or a calzone. But then why get pizza?"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:01 PM
"Some people just like pizza I guess? I'm more of a cheesebread girl."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:02 PM
"Oh I love pizza. But not folded. It's different."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:03 PM
"It's..It's literaly the same thing."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:05 PM
"I'd expect you not to know the difference. Of course." He smiled and shook his head.
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:05 PM
Seeing Eric doesn't have anything else to say, Pas eventually makes his way over to Tal and Sara
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:05 PM
"Hey Pas, is there a difference between a flat pizza and folded pizza?"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:05 PM
"What's THAT supposed to mean!"
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:06 PM
"The tactile experience."
"When you fold it it's more pizza per bite and it feels more like a sandwich."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:06 PM
"See? Pas understands."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:07 PM
"You engineers and your schematics. Pizza is pizza no matter how you...fold it." She snickers at her unintentional pun, taking another bite of her hotdog.
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:08 PM
"Flavorwise, sure, but it's all about the experience."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:08 PM
"I speak as a cook, not an engineer."
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:09 PM
"It's like the difference between sexual positions. Sure it's all sex, but it's all different experiences."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:10 PM
"Y-Yeah, fair enough." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 11:10 PM
Maggie raised an eyebrow at that last verbiage... “Pas... my girlfriend is in the room...”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:11 PM
"... anyway, Pas, what's your experience with the future ship been like?"
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:12 PM
"Heh heh. That means you'd know, Mags." Pas turns back to Tal "Just putting consoles back together. They're hiding the fun stuff from us."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 11:12 PM
Maggie sighed... “Can we please not discuss the future? TPD applies.”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:13 PM
"Fine, fine. But we're docked with a ship from the future and you don't want to talk about it?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 11:14 PM
“Talking about it too much can break the laws..”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:15 PM
"But it's right there."
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jshoey18 05-Apr-20 11:16 PM
Eric deciding that he had enough social icing for one day grabs a hot dog to go and leaves
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 11:16 PM
“Says the one that doesn’t have any regulations to listen to.”
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:16 PM
"Anyways! We can talk about something that isn't sex or the future, guys. We can continue talking about food? Who decided on hot dogs for first contact day? Why isn't it plomeek soup or something?"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:17 PM
"Theres also chicken."
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:17 PM
"Because Vulcans don't do celebrations, so First Contact Day is very human centric."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:18 PM
"Not true, my old roommate celebrated my birthday with me! And she celebrated her birthday with me as well!"
"...at my request.."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 11:18 PM
Maggie nods... “Yeah. I’ve never seen a Vulcan delicacy eaten on first contact day...”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:19 PM
"You asked a Vulcan to celebrate their birthday?"
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:27 PM
"And it worked?"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:29 PM
"Yeah! I bought her a cake and she ate it with me and I took her holobowling!"
"Vanilla cake, of course."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:32 PM
"Of course."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:32 PM
"I miss her.."
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:32 PM
"Who was she?"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:34 PM
"T'Sera! And like, when we first got booked as roommates in the academy I was like OMG this must be fate! Sara and T'sera! And she didn't get it at first and I had to explain that in some cultures, two strangers having a similar name means they'll either be close, dear friends or mortal enemies and she said it was unfounded and rooted in human superstition and then we went inside the dorm."
"best friends ever since."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:36 PM
"Yes, I'm mortal enemies with the Tal shiar."
"All because of our names."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:37 PM
"Yu're not allowed to make fun of my culture, Tal. You're wearing my sølje!"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:39 PM
"It's no joke. I ran into an agent once, and we attacked each other one night. Of course, I was defending the ship." (edited)
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:40 PM
"...Are you being serious?"
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:40 PM
"About the agent? Yes. I'm joking about the name part."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:42 PM
"Hmph."
"I can take the sølje back, y'know."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:44 PM
"Too late, it's mine. It's on my shirt."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:46 PM
"Shirts can be ripped."
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:46 PM
"I fought like 20 Tal Shiar dudes back on Andor."
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:46 PM
"-Wait, seriously?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 05-Apr-20 11:46 PM
“Yes seriously...”
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:47 PM
"Is this a real story or a Vodka story?"
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Deleted User 05-Apr-20 11:47 PM
"Wow. That's really incredible Pas.."
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Anglachel 05-Apr-20 11:47 PM
"Well what happened?"
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Starwheat 05-Apr-20 11:58 PM
"Yeah the Tal shiar were trying to melt Andor, so Maggie, Nira, Kivat, and I infiltrated the Elachi ship they were using and we had to fight off a ship full of dudes."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:13 AM
"Wow. And you didn't fall in love with a single one?"
"A true master."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:17 AM
"His discipline is uncanny."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:18 AM
"I'm impressed at least." (edited)
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:22 AM
"Nope, got their leader with the kiss of death. Bif ole smooch and neck pinch."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:22 AM
"Hot. I'm super Jealous you got to smooch a pointy eared guy."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:23 AM
He was about to speak up but remembered they were with other people.
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:32 AM
"So," he lowered his voice "How far are you two gonna let the gossip get before you get more open with it?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:33 AM
"... There's gossip?"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:36 AM
"Oh yes. I was talking to Ensign Roota and she says that Petty Officer Noga said that Crewman Poll says-" he flips his hair and puts on a Jersey Girl accent in a fairly accurate represntaion of Ensign Roota "-he was like totally in the general lounge and the ACSO was like so being cute with the Bartender..."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:37 AM
"Wow, word gets around fast. And in weird accents too."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:37 AM
"Who are any of these people?"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:38 AM
"Exactly. That's what makes them so good at gossip gathering."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:39 AM
"I think you're fabricating names."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:39 AM
"I never reveal my true sources. But it's true, we live in a hot box of gossip."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:40 AM
"I mean.. I certainly haven't denied anything."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:40 AM
"Pas you're the only one that's asked."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:40 AM
"There's just been more important stuff going on than who I'm grinding on."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:41 AM
"Heh, not for starship gossip. People live of that kind of thing, knowledge is power, and all that."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:42 AM
"You know as a bartender you'd expect more rumors to come my way."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:43 AM
"Not when they're about you."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:44 AM
"Well what did you tell Roota?"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:45 AM
"I said 'cool' and continued on. You asked me to keep it quiet and so I am."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:46 AM
"Thank you for that."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:47 AM
"I guess I'm just not as pressed about it. It's not a big huge.. deal. Like it was before. So they can gossip if they like."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:48 AM
"I just thought I'd let you guys know."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 12:52 AM
"It hasn't even been a week..."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 12:53 AM
"There's only 1500 people on this boat man, that's like, a large small town."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 12:59 AM
"maybe we should get someone to try and hook us up, Tal?"
"Frustrate the hell out of two or three people trying to get us together but we're both too shy."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 01:01 AM
"What?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:05 AM
"pretend were not dating? Try to get other people to hook us up?"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 01:08 AM
"Like hook us up together? Or with other people?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:08 AM
"with each other, silly."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 01:09 AM
"I... don't really see the point in that. But if you want to."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:14 AM
"Ah, just a thought. Just for fun."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 01:15 AM
He slipped into the holodeck unnoticed (thank god) and made his way to the buffet table where he filled his plate, after which he chose to stand off to the side and watch the others have their fun...
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 01:17 AM
"Well then why not just tell them? I don't know."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:18 AM
"it was jus for fun, no need for it to be so serious."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 01:19 AM
"That sounds very funny, yet also lends a concerning insight into your mind, Sara."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:19 AM
"Concerning?"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 01:21 AM
"No offense Pas, but you're hardly a counselor."
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DDdemons 06-Apr-20 01:25 AM
Enters, grabs some food and sits down (edited)
"Wow."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 01:32 AM
"I'm not trying to council, I'm just commenting that I think that lends some insight into the mind of this small botanist." he pokes her in the forehead
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 01:33 AM
Meanwhile he sat down on a log with the plate in his lap and a PADD in one hand, busily working away as always, pretending not to overhear their conversation...
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:33 AM
"It was a just for fun thought!"she baps his hand away lightly. (edited)
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 01:34 AM
"It's definitly a fetish thing." he grins at her
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:34 AM
"is not!?"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 01:35 AM
"Why so defensive?" he spoke teasingly
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:35 AM
"Because we're in public!"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 01:35 AM
"Choice words."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:36 AM
"You're the worst not-brother ever."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 01:36 AM
"That's still not denying it."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 01:36 AM
"Arguably worse than my blood brothers."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 01:37 AM
"That's a lot of competition."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 01:45 AM
Maggie sighed as she sat and ate. Not doing much.
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 02:15 AM
She knew that sigh anywhere. She looked over to Maggie, and then back to Pas. (edited)
"What's eating Mags?"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:16 AM
"Nira got mad because we were talking too freely about the future ship." (edited)
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 02:16 AM
"Should we go over to her?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:19 AM
Maggie was still silent as she ate. Appreciating that Sara cared...
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:21 AM
"Mags do you want company?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 02:22 AM
[Shar]She was off talking to another crewman and wasn't at her side.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:23 AM
Maggie raised an eyebrow... “I mean yeah I guess. If you want!”
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:24 AM
Pas moved over and sat down next to her "What's up Sir Mags-alot?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:27 AM
Maggie smiled... “Not much...still feeling bad about somewhat contributing to pissing off Nira. But I’m feeling good otherwise...”
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:30 AM
"That's cool. I feel like we haven't hung out in a long time."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:32 AM
Maggie nodded... “Yeah same! Maybe not since the island at least...”
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:33 AM
"Woof. How's Shar?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:35 AM
Maggie smiles... “She’s doing fantastic. But with me as her girlfriend, I can understand that...”
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:36 AM
"Ha, I can imagine. Hows that big Kazarite lady you hang out with sometimes?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:37 AM
Maggie looks at him... “Sauon? She’s doing fine last I checked! She came to support me against my mom on family day...”
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:38 AM
"Your mom?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:38 AM
“My mom yeah....the one that hit Nira...”
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:39 AM
"Oh. I must have missed this."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 02:40 AM
[Tarna Comms]"Um. Hello, Pas? Have you got a bit of time to talk?"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:41 AM
[Comms] "Yeah wassup?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 02:42 AM
[Comms]"Um. Preferrably somewhere quiet...? If that's possible."
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:44 AM
[Comms] "Deck 11 Lounge?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 02:46 AM
[Comms]"Sounds good. See you there?"
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Starwheat 06-Apr-20 02:47 AM
[Comms] "Yep, Pas out." he gives maggie a pat on the shoulder as he stands "See ya Mags." he turns to Sara and Tal as he leaves "Don't have too much fun. Or do." And Pas exits
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 02:49 AM
"Bye."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 02:58 AM
She snorts a giggle, but waves him off
"If I could bottle and sell what Pas is exudes half the time, I'd never have to work again."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 03:02 AM
Overhearing that, the Kelpien felt a bit sick, though he tried not to let it show. Bottling and selling.... what? How?
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:03 AM
"Are you talking about his personality or the ketchup smell?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:09 AM
"The Not-A-Care-In-The-world thing. If the ACOS commed me to speak privately? I think I might had been sick to my stomach."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:13 AM
"Ah. Yeah, I guess he does have that. Maybe a bit too much."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:16 AM
"Or maybe I'm just a nervous nelly-mare."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:18 AM
"You're nervous? A little quiet maybe but you always seem very friendly and energetic with everyone. I've never seen you as all that afraid of anything."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:21 AM
"Oh man, you should have seen me on my first mission with John, Kir and Palmer. I was a wreck."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:22 AM
"What were you guys doing?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:25 AM
"Answering a distress call..almost dying..you know, fun stuff."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:26 AM
"Always."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:27 AM
"So, anything planned after the first contact bbq?"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:32 AM
"Find out why people eat hotdogs with bread."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:33 AM
"Because you'd get your hands messy with toppings!"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:35 AM
"That's what forks are for?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:35 AM
"But it's a portable food you eat with one hand!"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:38 AM
"Well then why are there plates?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:39 AM
"For the chicken, duh."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:41 AM
He opened his mouth to respond but realized she was absolutely correct. "Fine."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:42 AM
She grinned at him, having finally won an argument. "Was it really so hard agreeing with me for once?"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:45 AM
"I agree with you!"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:46 AM
"Yeah for now."
"You'll find something else arbitrary to nitpick next!~"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:49 AM
"Well since you mentioned it..."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:50 AM
"I'm on a roll Tal, choose wisely."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:52 AM
"I'm joking Sara, I'm joking."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 03:53 AM
"Pft, me too~ I'd never fight with you."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 03:59 AM
"Even in the holodeck? Viking versus holy Monk?"
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:00 AM
"Oh Tal~ I didn't realize you were into roleplaaaay hehe, when and where? I'll kick your entire 6'4" ass." (edited)
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:03 AM
"It's about as high as you can reach." He chuckled. "Uhhh, tomorrow? Ancient earth combat? Could be fun."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:04 AM
"Sounds good. I get off shift at 1800. Meet me there?"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:05 AM
"Sure thing. And bring a sword."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:07 AM
"I'm long range, I use bow and arrow."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:09 AM
"Weak. Can't even face me up close. You think I won't have a shield?"
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 04:09 AM
((FAITALITY
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:10 AM
"Long range combat isn't weak, it's smart to use my strengths against you. I think it should be more a game of hide and seek...with weapons."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:20 AM
"But a good bow requires upper body strength. And hide and seek gives you an advantage. Your smaller and can hide in more places."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:20 AM
"Well what do you suggest?"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:24 AM
"Oh no, I like it. I'm just going to win anyway."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:28 AM
"Wow, you're really testing your luck with me tonight, aren't you?"
"You know how competitive I am."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:31 AM
Quietly. "I also know how loud you can be. I'll hear you and find your spot."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:34 AM
At that, her face reddens and she grumbles something inaudible, looking away from him.
Quietly "Maybe if you escort me back to my room I'll give you hint of where I'll hide tomorrow?" (edited)
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:50 AM
"I'd be my pleasure."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:52 AM
"You know us whispering will arouse suspicion..especially with us leaving together.."
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 04:55 AM
"We don't have to leave together. And if we look at someone else and start laughing it will sound like we're making a joke not talking about... that."
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Deleted User 06-Apr-20 04:59 AM
She turned and snickered, covering her mouth with the tips of her fingers. Good enough. "Alright guys, I guess I'm gonna head out. Thanks for the hotdogs! Happy first contact day!"
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Anglachel 06-Apr-20 05:08 AM
"Bye. I'm gonna grab some chicken. I still don't trust the hotdog buns."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 12:08 PM
Maggie was still here! Eating away at her meal while she thinks...
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 02:37 PM
Eric walks into and grabs another hotdog because hungry boy. He then approached the capitan. “Hello sir”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 02:38 PM
He looked up from his PADD and put it away, setting the plate of a quarter eaten food aside on the log at the unfamiliar voice. "Lieutenant. How may I help you...?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 02:38 PM
Maggie was still eating away...not paying attention to anything but her food..
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 02:42 PM
He pulled his PADD out from his pocket and extended it to him “Sir I am Lieutenant Eric Price. Your new researcher in theoretical warp technology. I have been assigned here by starfleet to observe, experiment, and test to my best ability sample 1167 Alpha or its chemical name Hexalithium. These are my orders and at the bottom is a space for you to acknowledge that you are releasing the sample into my care”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 02:54 PM
"Ah, yes. The hexalithium sample in our possession..." He accepted the pad, golden eyes scanning the notice contained on it. It looked genuine, definitely, though there were always possibilities... "Welcome aboard, lieutenant. Will you be enlisting the help of your colleagues in the study?"
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 02:55 PM
“Perhaps. I was under the impression it was classified but I was planning on asking for assistance when I hit a roadblock. After all what’s a good mystery of you don’t share the fun with others Hmm?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 02:58 PM
"I see. A prudent measure, I understand." His eyes narrowed some at the man's tone, however. Was he taking this *this lightly...? Nonetheless he pressed his thumb to the PADD screen and handed it back.* "Keep us appraised of your progress please; and as always be extremely careful around the sample. I trust that you have been fully briefed on how volatile it is."
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 03:00 PM
“I am aware of the accident in your science lab if that is what you are referring to but the last report from Mr.Ferentz seemed to indicate that I was now stable.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 03:01 PM
"Only ensuring that you have been duly informed, lieutenant, that is all."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 03:03 PM
Maggie was still eating away like a boss. Thinking of Nira...
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 03:04 PM
“Thank you sir. Do you happen to know where the sample is now?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 03:09 PM
"It should be in the engineering lab in a secure storage vessel."
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 03:11 PM
“Thank you. Now if you’ll excuse me. I have a sample to study”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 06-Apr-20 03:16 PM
"Of course; don't let me keep you. On the other hand I have... elsewhere to be." He stood up and slipped out of the holodeck, hopefully unnoticed by everyone else.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 06-Apr-20 04:12 PM
Jane glanced up when she heard the announcement and silently made her way out of the holodeck.
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Comet 06-Apr-20 04:53 PM
thomas walked out
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jshoey18 06-Apr-20 05:58 PM
Eric left
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 06-Apr-20 08:00 PM
Maggie yawned...she needed to do something nice for Nira so she ran out of the deck...
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 04:14 PM
Oskar walked in the holodeck and scratched his head. "Computer. Load program Schneider 2-Alpha." He looked around and a large room formed around him. It was hardwood with cream white walls. In the center was a table made of the same wood with a chess board. A man sat at the table. He wore a simple robe. Oskar sat down at the table and poured two cups of tea. It was a chess game.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 11-Apr-20 10:18 PM
It was literally a matter of seconds after her communication cut out that Blanche entered, eyeing Oskar first, and then the man opposite him. “Hey, you.” The doctor spoke somewhat wearily, hovering by the entrance as the doors slid shut behind her. “And hey to . . you, too.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 10:23 PM
"Hey. Computer, reset board and remove opponent." The board reset and the man disappeared. Oskar then turned to face Blanche. He smiled when he saw her and stood. He walked over and held her hands. "How was your day?" He kissed her.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 11-Apr-20 10:29 PM
Blue eyes watched the man disappear, flitting back to Oskar who they then regarded fondly. “It was alright, in the end,” she answered once their lips had parted, gaze drifting downwards to their joint hands. “Yours?”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 10:33 PM
"Pretty good. Slow day. Save for that headache. Come, sit." Oskar put his arm around her and took her to the table. He moved one chair to the side of the other table. He smiled. "So, what happened in your day?"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 11-Apr-20 10:42 PM
“Right,” Blanche sighed, led quite happily over to the seat which she lowered herself into. “I suppose we might have to start lookin’ into a prescription if they become persistent.” She tried a smile again, head inclined to one side. “Nothin’ too excitin’, I’m just happy to be out of that office.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 10:47 PM
"Agreed." Oskar said. He sat down next to her and held her hand. "They were never a problem before, but oh well. These things happen, I suppose."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 11-Apr-20 10:51 PM
“I didn’t know what you were doin’ in that doorway,” her head fell against his shoulder, the doctor emitting a quiet chuckle as she did so. “You know, you had me frightened for a moment.” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 10:58 PM
"I was frightened, myself. I thought I had a brain parasite or something. The pain came on so fast and I couldn't even look at the lights." He chuckled as well and smiled contently.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 11-Apr-20 11:03 PM
“Well, it’s a good thing you didn’t. I’m not sure brain parasites make the best chess partners.” With a wry smile, Carlisle assessed her surroundings properly, pausing at the newly arranged board. “Then again, nor would I.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 11:07 PM
"Well, if you couldn't tell...I was on the Academy Team. Three years with Vulcans and the like does wonders for the strategy."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 11-Apr-20 11:09 PM
“Yeah, well, you and your strategy would have me beat in five minutes.” Another laugh, and the return of the doctor’s gaze to Oskar. “Quite frankly, I don’t think I have the patience.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 11:39 PM
"Neither did I. I still don't, really. I played a senior while I was a junior and finished an entire weeks worth of work while playing, waiting for him to move." He looked down at her with a smile on his face. "You are the best thing that's happened to me on this ship."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 11-Apr-20 11:52 PM
That took the doctor by surprise, who met Oskar’s gaze with wide eyes. It was her turn to blush, it seemed, cheeks pinkening as his had so many times before. “Stop that,” she protested, despite the coy smile tugging at her lips. “You’re makin’ me go red . . .”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 11-Apr-20 11:54 PM
"I'm serious. But...that would be the point, wouldn't it?" Oskar smiled and kissed her forehead. He never wanted to let go of her. Never let this go. "You know...I don't think I ever played for you. The piano, I mean." (edited)
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 12:16 AM
His smile was met by the gentle pushing of lips into a faux pout; Blanche kept her eyes on Oskar, the flush across her cheeks eventually subsiding. Blue eyes narrowed in a playful nature, then. “You know, I don’t think you did.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 12:20 AM
"That's a damn shame, isn't it. Computer...jazz scene 6. No occupants." The room changed into a smoky New Orleans bar. The bar was on the left hand side of the room, with a stage at the front. The floor was dipped down and there tables in the indent in the center of the room. On the right was an assortment of jazz instruments, with a piano on the stage. He got up. "Like it so far?"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 12:25 AM
The sudden shift in simulation prompted another laugh from the CMO, who moved to drape her laboratory coat over the back of a chair, hoisting herself up to perch atop a table. Squinting, Blanche gave her surroundings a once over, then. “I like it. Very ambient, much sexier than a chess game.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 04:22 PM
"New Orleans is sexy." Oskar walked up to the stage and sat down at the piano. He opened the little overhead door on it and looked over at Blanche. "Are you ready to be serenaded?"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 09:52 PM
Carlisle nodded with firm preparedness, shifting herself so that she was as comfortable as one could be sat atop a table in a bar. With her hands in her lap, her head inclined to one side. “Ready as I’ll ever be.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 09:57 PM
Oskar nodded and cracked his knuckles. He played a short little intro before playing the actual song. What could it be? Well here he goes. "Now the show is done I hope that you had gut-trembling or something resembling fun And if you watch this thing alone You probably didn't laugh, but maybe a few times you exhaled out of your nose But if you hated it, that's fair But either way, could you find a little more time for a parting questionnaire?"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 10:15 PM
Despite her lack of recognising the song, Blanche was intent on listening regardless. The gesture alone had brought a stupid smile to the woman’s face, whose eyes intermittently dropped to the floor. God forbid anyone catch the pinkened state of her cheeks again.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 10:17 PM
Oskar continued on. This part was a bit fast. "On a scale from one to zero, are you happy? 'Cause you're on your own from here, so are you happy? I'm open to suggestions, are you happy? But what the fuck kind of question is "Am I happy?" I really wanna try to get happy And I think that I could get it if I didn't always Panic every time I'm unhappy like I'm owed some life Where I'm always, like, happy Which is stupid 'cause I wouldn't even want it if I got it Wait, oh god, my dad was right."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 10:35 PM
She perked up as the song did, but furrowed her brows slightly upon listening a little closer. They certainly weren’t light lyrics; a little intrusive, almost, but not in such a way that left her uncomfortable. It merely left the doctor to silently contemplate, still watching on in the dimmed lights.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 10:43 PM
Now came the outro. "So if you know or ever knew how to be happy On a scale from one to two now, are you happy? You're everything you hated, are you happy? Hey, look Ma, I made it, are you happy?" He played the little exit at the end and turned to face Blanche. "So? What did you think?" (edited)
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 11:16 PM
She squinted once he was finished, snapping out of some form of lyrically induced trance. Blanche met his gaze, and nodded slowly, head still tilted. “You’re very good. I’ve never heard the song before, but it was very profound.” A little too profound, all things considered.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 11:22 PM
"It was written back in the 21st century, I believe. I learned it while I was at the Academy." He got up and walked over to her. "Okay. So. What's going on? You look like you're at war with yourself and quite frankly it's even making me nervous." (edited)
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 11:36 PM
The doctor rubbed at her temples, lips pushed outwards into that same pout as Oskar neared. Carlisle shook her head, eyes drifting to the floor yet again, that of which they had become more than familiar with. “I’m sorry . . I don’t mean to be gettin’ you down, that’s not fair of me.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 11:39 PM
"Part of my job is to make sure you're happy too. Now, come on. Tell me what's happening. You're good at hiding it but not that good." Oskar sat down beside her and held her hand. "Talk to me. . ."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 12-Apr-20 11:46 PM
Blanche might have smiled, had she not been so fixated on the floor and its wooden panelling. She swung her legs as Oskar hopped up beside her, frowning gently. “I took a good, good thing and I ran it into the ground. Really hurt somebody that I care about.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 12-Apr-20 11:53 PM
"You'll have that with friendships. My best friend and I got into a lot of arguements in our time." Oskar chuckled, looking at Blanche. "You know how many times we've said we hated each other? We've thrown punches at each other. Gotten into full blown fights. Broken noses and bruised knuckles..."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 13-Apr-20 12:01 AM
“There wasn’t any punchin’,” she sighed, posture slumped as blue eyes became adhered to the distance, upon nothing in particular. “Somehow, I think it was worse than that. We passed the stage of bloody noses, and yet . . I don’t know. Rather than let things mend, I just rubbed salt in the wound. I was cruel.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 13-Apr-20 12:06 AM
"So was I. So was he. I told him he was a no good, lying bastard. He told me I was better off dying in a shuttle crash. I punched him, he punched me. In the end, we became stronger because of it. We had the mind to realize that we say those things in the heat of the moment. Rage and anger make you say some outlandish stuff. Take a few minutes and walk it off, then talk it out like adults."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 13-Apr-20 12:20 AM
“But . . “ Blanche looked utterly despondent, picking at the material of her uniform sleeves. Her lips upturned, but only in a faint, wistful sort of smile. “That’s the thing, we were supposed to make up. Me and my big mouth, I just started goin’ on and on again, and it all went to hell. I was so caught up in everythin’ else, I just . . “
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 13-Apr-20 12:33 AM
"Then go back. Talk to them, whoever they are. If this one don't work, then you just stay away. But always remember to keep a cool head. Smarter heads will always prevail."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 13-Apr-20 12:45 AM
“I’m not exactly the poster girl for keepin’ a cool head, Oskar. Not as of recent, anyway. You’re right, though. I just need to get my act together. Properly. I’m just a big mess at the moment, nothin’ feels real.” With the hand unoccupied by this, she rubbed at her forehead, releasing another sigh.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 13-Apr-20 12:53 AM
Oskar put his arm around her and pulled her into his shoulder. "Well then you've gotta try." Oskar looked down at her. "Look, how about I take you back to your quarters and you can think about it. I'll leave you alone to concentrate. Because whatever this is, it's been eating you for a long time now." (edited)
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 13-Apr-20 01:04 AM
Her head nestled neatly into the crook of Oskar’s neck, Blanche’s teeth had settled into her lip once more, but she was thankful for his presence nonetheless. That odd, dull ache of nervousness was not something to be remedied within a matter of seconds. “Alright,” came quietly, then. “You’re a darlin’, Oskar. Thank you for this.” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 13-Apr-20 01:10 AM
"That would be the point, wouldn't it?" Oskar asked her. He smiled and got them both on the floor. "Computer, end program." Oskar blushed a bright pink and kissed her. "Come on. We'd best be off."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 13-Apr-20 03:40 AM
I didn't forget they were here at all. Bingo bango there they go.
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Captain Syrezeaju 15-Apr-20 12:22 PM
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:09 AM
Entering the holodeck, he started up his usual program: the late evening beaches of Kaminar, sun just barely about to sink below the horizon, leaving the scene awash with golden light. He made his way down the beach to a tree with a nice, wide canopy and sat down against the trunk with a content smile. Sometimes home was best. He reached up and tapped his commbadge.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 01:30 AM
Who better to see the scene of Kaminar alongside Dune then his fellow Kelpien? Cue Tor walking inside, and pausing for a moment, taking in the program for a moment, before continuing down to the beach. It was close, nearly perfect, and far more realistic then Tor could have ever imagined.. A familiar pang hit his heart as he thought about home, but he dismissed it. He had chosen to stay on Earth for a reason, after all.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:32 AM
Hearing him enter, the younger Kelpien smiled and waved with one slender hand from behind a tree. Next to him was a paper bag of what smelled like food - food from home.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 01:33 AM
Tor gave a wave in return, and walked over to him, standing beside the Captain as he stared out in the distance at the sun. "I'll admit, it's far more realistic then I would've imagined." Tor stated, still staring out to the sun, but a smile was creeping onto the CTO's lips.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:36 AM
"It certainly is. I have in fact just returned from home, actually; I chose to spend our shore leave with my aunt and father. Though I was also made to work at the family business for the duration as well." He laughed dryly, holding the bag out to Tor. In it was a mix of local fruits and pastries, knowing his eating habits.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 01:37 AM
Tor looked over finally, and gladly took one of the fruits, nodding in thanks as he took a bite and looked back at the sun. "I'm sure Kaminar is still as beautiful as I remember it, but I stayed on Earth during the shore leave." Tor stated, in between bites of the fruit, the flavor exploding in his mouth. It had been a long time, but it was a welcome treat, even if the juice was going to get all over his mouth and lips.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:40 AM
"What did you do on Earth? The planet is quite beautiful if you take time to explore. Plenty of excellent food from all over the quadrant, too." He pulled a pastry out of the bag and bit into it, happily biting into it and savoring the taste of home.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 01:44 AM
"I mainly stayed within the city, staying with a friend, and reading up on research I missed during some of my travels." Tor said, taking another bite of the fruit. "Some fascinating work had been done in fractal calculus, and I had to catch up after missing a few important papers, and then put out a paper of my own.. Quite the debate that's breaking out, really. If we're right, it may affect just how we look at some scientific fields."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:46 AM
"Fractal calculus. You, publishing a paper on the subject? I envy you, Commander, I really do. My scientific and engineering skills were never quite up to snuff, as the humans say. I don't think my mathematics will ever be quite so good."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 01:49 AM
"It takes a certain kind of mind to have scientific applications, but if it does give you any relief, I've always struggled with... I believe, the humanities. For example, I can never understand philosophy. Nearly failed the class, if I hadn't gotten a friend who was ridiculously amazing at the subject to help." Tor smiled. "But thank you. I do quite enjoy mathematics.. At least then, I know there's an answer, nice and simple.. Well, maybe not simple, but it's there."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:51 AM
"Ah. If only life were all mathematics and logic; simple, discrete answers. It can be rather fiddly sometimes, can't it? Somethings are grey, some things simply cannot be sorted into extremes of good or bad..." He closed his eyes with a slight grin. "Oh dear. I ought not to bore you with things like that, should I?'
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 01:53 AM
Tor laughed as he listened to the Captain. "It's quite alright, sir. You suffered through my talk about my paper, I think I can handle some basic philosophy.. And I do agree with you, life as mathematics would be quite dull. Having only one or a few answers to a problem may be nice on paper, but in practice, it would get boring very quickly.. I'd like to mix up things eventually, after all."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:55 AM
"And that is why life is exciting as it is. The uncertainty. The occasional not knowing what comes next. Mmm?"
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 01:56 AM
"Agreed.. Though after a while, a bit too much uncertainty gets annoying." Tor grinned as he polished off his fruit. "And that's when I turn to mathematics for an escape, to something concrete."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 01:58 AM
"I'm fine with the excess of uncertainty. I'd rather debate with myself philosophically about what I've experienced. You've never heard my personal logs; there is far too much of that in there, I think." (edited)
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:00 AM
Tor had to chuckle at that. "Like I said sir, there are some skills I won't be able to master, thanks to my preference for science, and I think that's one skill that I will have to miss out on.. Though I am making it a note to avoid your personal logs if I ever stumble upon them. I'd rather not go through another philosophy class."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:03 AM
"As you wish. I wouldn't wish the experience on anybody. Certainly not my first officer. I wouldn't force anyone to sit through my sometimes pedantic rants about my day." He paused, looking out over the sea. "Shall I change the time? Nighttime is more beautiful than this as you know."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:04 AM
Tor nodded, as Dune talked about sparing the man from his rants, though blinking a bit at the mention of being first officer.. It had been a month since he had been called that, after all, and it was just something else he would have to get used to as he re-adjusted to the ship. "Of course. I was just about to suggest myself."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:06 AM
"Computer, change the time to 2100 hours." He smiled and gazed upwards as the sun sank below the horizon and the sky blackened, giving way to a sea of glittering diamonds in the sky. He sat down in the soft grass, head against the tree trunk, and let out a content sigh, letting his golden eyes slide shut.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:09 AM
Looking up at the stars as the time changed to night, Tor was quiet as the crystal blue eyes stared up at the stars that he had looked upon as a child, with a desperation to explore the stars, like so many of the stories he had heard before, before slowly sitting down by Dune, still looking up at the stars, fascinated.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:11 AM
"Beautiful, isn't it? Do you ever wish you'd never given this up to be on a starship?" He asked, voice quiet and full of amazement, like it was every time he looked up at Kaminar's night sky.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:15 AM
"Sometimes. But then I remember that I'm traveling those stars now, and if I really want, I could see those up closer, or go and find a whole other batch of stars that I've never seen before." Tor replied, still smiling as he looked up at the sky.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:19 AM
"Of course - I feel the same way. Though sometimes I find that the skies and atmosphere of home find no equal in familiarity, in peaceful atmosphere, anywhere else." He raised an eyebrow at Bellator's smile, something he hadn't seen him do often. "You're really enjoying this, aren't you...?"
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:20 AM
"Yes, I am." Tor admitted, still looking up at the stars. "I've always enjoyed nature, after all, and it's been a long time since I've been on Kaminar, so I can say for certain that I am indeed enjoying myself."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:21 AM
"I should invite you along next time I return home, then. My family would be quite happy to meet you, surely."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:23 AM
"I may take you up on the offer, sir." Tor smiled. "But if I decide to go back, I'm sure my family will be more then happy to take me back, after an awkward conversation or two."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:24 AM
"I could come along if you'd like. They deserve to know that their son is a hardworking officer who has earned his stripes on away teams on more than one occasion." He commented.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:26 AM
"Oh, they know that sir." Tor nodded. "They just may want.. Others to know the same fact." Tor unconsciously wiggled where he was sitting, trying to comfort himself as the topic turned closer to his family.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:27 AM
"You do not wish for that kind if attention drawn to yourself...?" He guessed. "I can respect that."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:30 AM
"Thank you.. And it's not only attention to myself, but my family. After all, my parents do enjoy flaunting and compliments... Just a lingering part of their past, I believe." It would seem Tor was willing to talk about them, which admittedly, wasn't something he did often.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:30 AM
"They were in the political sphere as I recall you telling me once?"
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:31 AM
"Yessir, and while they may have retired, they do have some connections in said sphere.. And if what a few old friends back on Kaminar say, they're still having chatting with their old politician friends. I'm almost certain they still influence the decisions of the government, just not officially."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:33 AM
"I wouldn't know about that. Politics is a treacherous game; a game in which the rules are hardly ever fair. I deign not to ever delve into it. Especially Starfleet's admiralty... as I am sure you are well aware of."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:35 AM
"Yessir." Tor nodded. "I try to avoid it myself." Though for Tor, it was mainly out of concern that he'd wind up like his parents... But that was not a sentiment that he expressed to the Captain.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:38 AM
"Some games one is best left not playing. Yes. Brutal, unfair rules, no-win scenarios... and in the end we are left asking ourselves if the endeavour was worth it. Now, that's a concrete answer I suppose I wouldn't mind too much."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:40 AM
Tor had to chuckle at that. "That is a sentiment I can agree with as well, sir." Tor leaned back, looking back up at the stars. "And that is why, sir, we are on a starship, looking up at a holodeck's interpretations of our stars."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:42 AM
"Indeed. There we are; you can be philosophical if you'd like! Now that's a wonderful surprise! Good on you, Commander!" He laughed, clapping him on the shoulder. "Kudos to your friend who helped you to catch up with your work, and to you for getting there."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:45 AM
Tor laughed. "I think some of the appreciation should be given to you as well, sir, otherwise we may have never broached the topic at all." Tor gave his commanding officer a quick glance, before looking back up at the stars.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:50 AM
"Is that so? Maybe I should do this a bit more often. You might need it as my first officer. Maybe."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:53 AM
"Perhaps." Tor chuckled again, before finally looked back down from the stars, and sighing. "This was needed, though, so thank you sir... But I think we may need to head out, and get some sleep. I get the feeling that we won't get much time to relax anytime soon.. After all, they probably have a ton of missions they need for the Phoenix to do."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:57 AM
"Oh, come now. One can always find the time. But you are right; we really should be going."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 02:58 AM
"Perhaps. But we should." And funny enough, Tor didn't move, as his attention turned back to the stars. "But five more minutes surely wouldn't hurt."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 02:59 AM
"No, it definitely can't. And as always my offer to talk about your problems stands; whenever you feel ready to do so."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 03:02 AM
"..." Tor was quiet again. "It's a long story, sir. I'm sure it's in my file, alongside my medical records. Just look for the name Salvatore, and I'm sure you'd find it, alongside the record of what me, and the survivors, said." If there was one thing he wasn't ready to talk about, it was that.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 03:03 AM
"I'll be sure to read it." He replied, opening his eyes to gaze out over the sea again.
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 03:05 AM
Tor nodded, before returning to silence once more as he looked up at the stars, before letting out a sigh again, and standing up "Thank you for this, sir, but I do need to turn in."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 03:07 AM
"I do need to visit a friend - there is more in this bag than just fruits and food. Til next time? I'll see you on the bridge."
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the-invalid-user 16-Apr-20 03:10 AM
Tor nodded as Dune spoke, showing his agreement and understanding. "I'll see you on the bridge as well, sir." Tor gave the Captain a smile, before straightening his uniform for the fourth time, and began to depart the simulation, though he did pause once, whether to say something, or to see the sky again, but he continued without a word said as he headed for the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 16-Apr-20 03:21 AM
He ended the program soon after and left with the paper bag in hand.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 05:36 PM
He stood outside the holodeck, pulling up his recreation of Kaminar.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Apr-20 05:53 PM
[Kortana]"Ah yes Kaminar, I knew you would make something like this" She giggled
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 05:54 PM
"Indeed." He replied, smiling softly back at her. "Kaminar has no equal at night, truly - the most beautiful skies anyone can ask for. Shall we?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Apr-20 05:55 PM
[Kortana]"We shall, but I bet you havent seen the sunsets on Bajor, they are simply wonderful."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 05:58 PM
"Maybe you'd like to take me there...? As soon as we are done here, perhaps..." He held out one hand to her, inviting her to take it if she wanted.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Apr-20 06:00 PM
[Kortana]Of course she took his hand, she did as they walked along
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 06:02 PM
He took her down to the beach, which was cast in an amber golden glow from the setting evening sun, and walked them just along the shoreline, gazing out over the waters, upon which was cast a hazy image of the orange orb dipping just below the horizon.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Apr-20 06:02 PM
[Kortana]"Wow, this is simply beautiful Duney."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 19-Apr-20 06:07 PM
"Much like present company. Night, however, is so much more enchanting..." He led her a little further down to a small tent with a stack of wood outside; just enough for a small campfire.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 19-Apr-20 06:26 PM
[Kortana]"A tent, very outdoorsy if I do say so myself" She giggled as she sat down on the ground
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 12:26 AM
"Sometimes one wishes to stay outside the confines of one's quarters. Reconnecting with nature and all that." He reached behind them, flipping open a little picnic basket, which contained two pastries, a bottle of apple cider (goodness knows how that got there), and two plastic cups. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 12:59 AM
(Sorry a little bit busy)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 03:02 AM
[Kortana]"Well of course, the forests on Bajor can be quite rare, but when you come across one its magnificent, I remember going there once on vacation."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 03:04 AM
"Oh? What was it like?" He held one of the pastries out to her.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 03:12 AM
[Kortana]She grabbed the pastry from his hand and took a bite "Very warm, not humid however. It was sunny and windy. A good mix of everything."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 03:16 AM
"I have never been to Bajor personally; it must be a most fascinating experience. To soak in the atmosphere, be among their people. I really should visit sometime." He remarked, biting into his own pastry with a smile.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 03:18 AM
[Kortana]"You live, you learn, to become a good chef you need to travel a lot." She smiled "These pastries are good" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 03:19 AM
"The same kind I made you when you visited my quarters. I really do enjoy making them - I could give you the recipe if you like." He smiled, quietly studying the spots running down the side of her face.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 03:22 AM
[Kortana]"Please do, I really enjoy them."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 03:23 AM
"I most certainly shall, then." He sighed, laying back on the tent floor, closing his eyes.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 03:26 AM
[Kortana]"Tired?" She laid down as well
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 03:30 AM
"Who wouldn't be? Even I grow tired, my dear; I am certainly not infallible or free of mortal needs." He joked, accompanied by a dry chuckle. "Starfleet crews seem to view their captains as gods, maybe, more than just leaders. I wonder why?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 03:35 AM
[Kortana]She giggled "I swear I am getting PTSD from the many faliures that my team produces every day. They dont even clean their plates properly, so I get what you mean Duney"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 03:38 AM
"Don't they? That's a shame. I suppose you wind up doing the work yourself afterwards?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 03:40 AM
[Kortana]"Sadly I do, but of course I have to pay them for the bad work they do anyways. Help is help, and I need that the most."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 03:43 AM
"I know what it feels like. My aunt would complain that of her staff sometimes, me included! It never failed to make me laugh some. Ironic, I'd say," He remarked, reaching over to softly grasp her hand. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:07 AM
[Kortana]She held his hand. "But this is relaxing, its good taking a break"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:08 AM
"A break from the world, as it is. A respite most welcomed." He added, squeezing her fingers just a little bit.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:16 AM
[Kortana]"Indeed love, indeed" She sighed as she looked up to the tree canopy above. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:17 AM
He hummed quietly, looking up at the sky with her. "Tanny. A question?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:17 AM
[Kortana]"Anything Duney" She smiled
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:18 AM
"Um.. would you like to turn our next meeting into a... um. Oh, goodness, why can't I say it...?" He chuckled nervously, sitting up, casting his golden eyes down to his hooved feet. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:19 AM
[Kortana]"A date perhaps? a real one. I would love to Captain Duney" She giggled as she began to rub his shoulders
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:25 AM
Oh, goodness. He hadn't expected it to be that easy. He blushed a bright shade of purple and looked down at her, most notably at their interlaced hands. "Oh. Um. I'm... I'm glad to hear that! Heh heh..." His other hand scrubbed at his face, desparately trying to banish that searing purple blush that had begun to creep up his ears.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:28 AM
[Kortana]"Im so sleepy" She put her head on his shoulder
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:31 AM
That purple blush of his deepened even more; becoming almost painful. "Um. I could takr you to your quarters if you'd like?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:38 AM
[Kortana]"Your shoulder is just fine"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:40 AM
"I cannot stay here forever, though. I will have to return to my quarters at some point and you know that..." He protested jokingly, loosely wrapping a long, slender arm round her.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:41 AM
[Kortana]She jokingly began to snore while resting on him
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:42 AM
"Oh, no, no, don't fall asleep on me now," He joked, gently prodding her side with one finger. "I'll be trapped here all night!"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:43 AM
[Kortana]She started to giggle out of her fake sleep"Awe cmon, I thought I had you there for a second, poking is cheating."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:44 AM
"My apologies." He purred back. "Do go back to sleep then, I'll simply have to endure the night in the holodeck..."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 20-Apr-20 04:45 AM
[Kortana]She crawled around like a cat jokingly until she rested her body on his lap and began to sleep, yawning as she drifted off
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 04:46 AM
"Oh, dear. What have I done...?" He actually began to laugh in amusement as he shifted, resting his head against the trunk of a tree.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Apr-20 05:28 AM
He ended the program soon after and left, carrying her in his arms.
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 07:59 PM
Caitlyn activated the program and walked inside. She'd tried to make it recreate the town of Stowe, Vermont, around the year 2019. (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 07:59 PM
Walks in and sees Cait already there "Well, I see we got here in a nick of time"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:01 PM
She turned and grinned, her face flushed slightly from the cold wind that was blowing around. "Yeah. I set it so that we're in the past. I didn't want to have a bunch of Shuttles flying overhead, I hope you don't mind."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:02 PM
"I don't mind that at all" Walks around taking a good look at the view
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:06 PM
Cait felt relief set in, lifting the anxiety she'd had and tossing it out the window. "So- what do we do first? We've got sleds, ice skating, I think there's even a lodge somewhere around." (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:07 PM
Does some thinking before coming up with answer "The sled sounds good, then some ice skating, and maybe settle down in the lodge." (edited)
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:11 PM
"All right, come on then." She grabbed his hand and pulled him up the hill, slightly giggling as she did so. At the top, the was a small shed with a variety of sleds inside.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:12 PM
He checks out the sled and jumps into one
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:15 PM
Grabbing a wooden sled, Cait followed suit and jumped on. Her weight set the thing in motion. "Help!" She joked as it slid forward.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:22 PM
He heard her and slid forward following her "Hang on I'm coming!" He yelled out
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:25 PM
"Gabe!" She managed before the sled really gained speed, hitting a bump and flying up into the air. She slipped off and landed in a snow bank, slightly buried underneath the white powder.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:30 PM
Gabriel managed to turn the sled into a collision course with the tree, hitting it instantly. Luckily the safeties were on and he made it out unhurt. He runs over to the snowbank and digs her out and checks on her making sure she's okay "Cait!! You okay? Say something!"
His face was close to her face to see if she's still breathing (edited)
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:33 PM
Off to the side, unseen by Gabe, she grabbed a fistfull of the snow in her right hand. "What would you like me to say?" She asked, her eyes still closed. A small played on her lips.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:34 PM
Gabe was surprised by this and is unaware of something off to the side "To say your alright! You had me worried back there!"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:37 PM
"Oh I'm fine, don't worry about me." Her eyes opened as she tried to hit Gabe with the snowball.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:39 PM
"Oof!!-" The side of his face gets hit by a snowball, and it was from Cait. He rolls around in the snow before regaining his balance
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:41 PM
Cait sat up and laughed. "I'm sorry, I couldn't pass up the opportunity." She stood, wiping herself off and looking around. "Where did the sled even go?"
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 08:43 PM
"Well, one is right there underneath the tree, and the other slid off down the hill somewhere." He said wiping off the snow off his face
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 08:45 PM
"Oh let me help." She moved over to him, pulling her scarf off and using it to try and get the snow off. "Well that's a shame. I suppose we could always get more up on the hill."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:08 PM
"Let's- Just take a break from that for now. How about we go ice skating?"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:14 PM
"Sure, but I must warn you. I'm pretty bad at it." She started walking towards the rink, in the center Spruce Peak. She was a shorter figure, and had to lift her legs up higher in order to traverse through the snow. "Is this anything like what you had in Vermont?"
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:16 PM
"Sure is. I've tried ice skating with my friends once or twice, but I always ended up falling down each time" He giggled from that memorable moment (edited)
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:18 PM
"Who knows.. maybe you'll have more luck than me." She puffed, finally stopping a moment. "I'm close to having the computer reduce the amount of snow. Or make me taller. Whichever is more possible."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:21 PM
"Its perfect the way it is for now. Shall we?" He points out to where the frozen lake would be
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:24 PM
She snorted, although not really in a mean way. "Sure, I think skates will be somewhere nearby like last time."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:26 PM
He nods, proceeds down hill to the frozen lake and managed to find a couple of pairs of ice skates "Here they are"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:28 PM
"My hero." She joked, putting them on and doing the laces. There appeared to be other people skating as well, generated by the holodeck. They paid Gabe and Cait no mind, however.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:35 PM
Gabriel puts on his skates and carefully walks onto the ice
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:37 PM
Caitlyn followed him onto the ice, wobbling slightly as she tried to keep her balance. "Christ, I can't remember the last time I wore skates, let alone how to use them."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:39 PM
Gabriel was wobbling trying to keep himself in balance "Its okay! Your not the only one who needs the practice!!" He chuckled as he tries skating towards Cait
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:41 PM
Cait couldn't help but laugh, thinking of the two of them being so bad at skating. "Hold on, I'll try to come over-" She slipped, almost losing her balance. "On second thought, maybe I'll wait here?"
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:45 PM
He skates over to where Cait is and leans against the rail "Well. Maybe we could try~ skating together?"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:47 PM
"That'll either help out significantly or we'll end up falling on our arses." She shrugged, linking her arm through his. "One way to find out, right?"
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:49 PM
Links his arm around hers tightly and readies himself "Right! Shall we?"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:50 PM
"Oh sweet jesus." She murmured, pushing off the wall.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 09:52 PM
He and Cait both skate together around the lake. At first they struggled to maintain their balance, but after a while they eventually get into the rhythm and they skated pretty well "Hey! Look at us! We're skating!"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 09:56 PM
She laughed, looking up at the lights around them. "Yeah. We really are, aren't we?" She leaned into Gabe, letting him support her as they skated around the place.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:00 PM
Eventually as they were skating back to the railing they both end up losing their balance and fell down on their butts
"Oof!- Well that smarts" He gets up, and hangs onto the railing rubbing his butt
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:03 PM
"Heh yeah, no kidding." She stood as well. "I guess good things don't last forever." She chuckled.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:11 PM
"That's true, but at least we had a good run back there." He laughed by that moment
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:12 PM
"So, shall we continue? Or would you rather head to the lodge now?" Cait asked, rubbing her hands together to get some feeling back into them.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:14 PM
Feeling a bit chilly, he nods and they both proceed to the lodge together "Yes we shall"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:18 PM
They walked in, finding the place cozy. The place wasn't as packed as the lake had been, and the space by the fire was surprisingly empty. Cait unzipped her coat, pulling off her gloves and scarf. "This is nice, very comfortable."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:20 PM
Gabriel unzipped his coat, pulled off his gloves and his knitted scarf and sits down on the couch by the fireside "Oh yes, this is so nice. Real nice." He said as he was beginning to relax (edited)
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:22 PM
Cait grabbed a mug of hot cocoa from the table, wondering in the back of her mind if she could drink it. "That scarf, did someone make it or..?"
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:23 PM
"My mom made this for me. It was a going away present before I left for starfleet. At times when I wear it, I am reminded of my folks back home."
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:26 PM
"That's nice of her. She did a beautiful job with it." She smiled, admiring it.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:29 PM
"Yes she did." Rubs the scarf against his face "I could still remember how they cared for me growing up alongside with my siblings"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:29 PM
"You have siblings? What are they like?" Cait asked interestedly. She'd been an only child, and had been quite bored growing up.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:34 PM
"Well, my two sisters usually would tease me about being mama's boy when I try to say I'm not. For my young brother, well at the time I had no idea he'd be jealous of me seeing my great grandfather until I received the PADD on my birthday when he told me. They may be a pain here and there, but I love them just as much"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:35 PM
"That's nice. They sound like a lively bunch." She grinned. "Were you a mama's boy?"
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:38 PM
He blushed and tried covering himself with the scarf "Okay, that was- just a name they gave me as a kid. Its embarrassing to talk about okay? I mean I do love my mom, but I never consider myself to be 'mama's boy'"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:41 PM
She laughed. "Oh come on Gabe, I'm only messing with ya. Besides, there's nothing wrong with being a mama's boy."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:42 PM
He dropped his scarf and set it to the side "I guess your right"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:43 PM
"Course I'm right. When am I ever wrong?" She joked, leaning back into the couch and feeling the fire warm her face.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:45 PM
"No, I don't think you never wrong" He yawns and leans back into the couch staring at the fire "This whole holodeck trip was a great idea"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:47 PM
"I agree, maybe we could experience the real thing one of these days."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:48 PM
He nods and he leans against Cait while staring at the fire
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:50 PM
Cait couldn't help the blush that appeared on her cheeks. She didn't say anything about it, however, closing her eyes and fading into Semi-Consciousness.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:52 PM
*He closes his eyes blushing and not saying anything. "This is so nice"
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:53 PM
"Hm yeah. You're probably the first real friend I've made since I joined Starfleet."
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 10:56 PM
"And I hope to be your best friend in the future" He added
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Relatively Insane 22-Apr-20 10:58 PM
She just nodded, practically asleep.
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Rick_Morrison 22-Apr-20 11:14 PM
He stared at the fire for a few more minutes before falling asleep as well
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Relatively Insane 23-Apr-20 03:16 AM
Caitlyn's eyes fluttered open and she looked around, taking in the sights and smells of the room. For a simulation, it sure seemed real. Gabe seemed to have fallen asleep on her shoulder and, while she'd been close, she had ended up waking up a little more from the hot cocoa.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Apr-20 03:21 AM
Gabriel slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room. Is he back home already he wondered, but then he turned his head and quickly yelped and moved away from Cait when he realized that he was asleep on her shoulder "Sorry!! I didn't mean to sleep!!"
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Relatively Insane 23-Apr-20 03:25 AM
She had flinched a little when he yelped, but grinned once when he spoke. "It's all right. You didn't drool, at least." She laughed.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Apr-20 03:27 AM
Gabriel swabbed his mouth only to find that she was right "Well, I guess your right. I'll say we had such good fun today" He nervously grinned
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Relatively Insane 23-Apr-20 03:29 AM
"Yeah. It was nice to blow off a little steam." Cait agreed, pushing her hair from her face and gathering her things. "Any ideas where we could go next?"
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Rick_Morrison 23-Apr-20 03:29 AM
"Not sure" He shrugged
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Relatively Insane 23-Apr-20 03:33 AM
"Ah well." Cait awkwardly rubbed the back of her neck. "We could figure that out some other time. I suppose it's about time we left, huh? Probably some people lined up waiting for us to give up the holodeck by now." She joked.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Apr-20 03:34 AM
He nodded and grabbed up his stuff
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Relatively Insane 23-Apr-20 03:35 AM
"Computer, end program." The room faded away, replaced with a room full of holo-projectors. Cait moved to the door, walking out.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Apr-20 03:35 AM
He nodded and grabbed up his stuff
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Relatively Insane 23-Apr-20 03:36 AM
"Computer, end program." The room faded away, replaced with a room full of holo-projectors. Cait moved to the door, walking out.
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Rick_Morrison 23-Apr-20 03:37 AM
Walks out with her
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 24-Apr-20 04:22 PM
He enters "Computer, create a wall panel for me to design a civilization simulation program" a panel appeared and Cosek started adding in information on a semi-fictional society, based on a small Reman village "computer, change the floor and sky to that of the specified requirements, scale so that the entire village is visible" a small Reman village appeared, the set time was 100 years before the Romulans started meddling with their society "let it run until the Romulans arrive" he observed the changing and adapting structure of the village, and how the life changed when the Romulans arrived "skip 30 years" the village was now almost emptied out, the only homes remaining were those of the servants of the Romulans who had settled some distance from there "compare estimated water quality from before and after the arrival of the Romulans, and note in log. Change location to there where most of the original inhabitants of the village moved" the site changed to the borders of the Romulan city, where most of the Remans lived together "add information and extrapolate from report 35468, submitted by lieutenant junior grade Sara Bjørge." the water changed color slightly, and an extra stream coming from the city centre was added, as well as an improvised hospice in the Reman neighbourhood, with people suffering from all kinds of diseases that could be attributed to bad hygiene, most likely due to polluted water. "Computer, how many water treatment facilities are located within the city?"
{Computer} "One" "Highlight the location on the map" the stream which originated from the center of the city came from this building, and seemingly the polution as well. "Computer, note the origin of the polution in the stream, as well as the average health of the Reman citizens before and after they moved here, and continue to measure this every 20 years up until present." Cosek lies down to take a look at the city, and just looks down as the little people move about "Computer, change the view to life size, spectator mode" He takes a stroll around a city, looking at the contrast between the life of the Romulans and the Remans, entering the improvised hospital, and how Reman servants arrive there to argue with other Remans on how Reman servants did not show up to work.. It was a disappointing sight, one which hit him, forcing a tear down his cheek. He quickly wipes it away "Computer end simulation, leave the wall panel" he walks to the panel and saves the holoprogram, attaching several timestamps that clearly show the deteriorating health of the Reman population, as well as it's cause. (edited)
He sent a message containing the holoprogram to Sara, hoping it would help her in showing the neglect of the Reman population. He leaves the holodeck
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Rick_Morrison 25-Apr-20 01:25 AM
Gabriel walks in and stands on the side of the room "Computer, run Minnetonka Park, objective mode, time of day: 1300 hours."
The park environment forms around him and the people appeared dressed as they would be back on earth. The sounds of laughter, the music playing, and the children screaming and playing filled his ears. He walks to where he thinks the parks waterfall would be
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Rick_Morrison 25-Apr-20 02:09 AM
After a while he got up and leaves "Computer, end program"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 12:18 PM
Maggie enters the room with a smile. Looking around for Shar. “Hello angel!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 12:23 PM
[Shar]The hybrid was already at the control panel pulling up a program. When she heard the holodeck doors open, she waved to Maggie and practically jumped on her, resting her head against her shoulder. "Okie dokie! We're shooting Gorn tonight. Sound good?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 12:23 PM
Maggie giggled as she wrapped her arms around Shar, planting a kiss on her neck. “Okay. I’ll fight anything you want me to fight!” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 12:25 PM
[Shar]"Including me?" She raised an eyebrow playfully and let go of the taller woman, spinning round on her heel. "Computer! Program on please!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 12:26 PM
Maggie giggled as she waited for it to start. “If you want to do some sparing then sure!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 12:28 PM
[D]The scene around them would fade to a cave lit only by burning torches set into holders in the walls. Against one wall was a rack of phaser rifles and hand phasers, all waiting to be used.
[Shar]Stepping up to the rack, she picked up a rifle and primed it with an excited smile on her face.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 12:29 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked forward, readying her own rifle with a smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 12:31 PM
[Shar]"Target practice first. Computer, subroutine theta-1, standard darts target board." Nine targets arranged in a square materialized in front of them and began to shuffle around in the air. A scoreboard also appeared on the wall along with a timer set to two minutes.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 12:32 PM
Maggie nodded, quickly taking aim and shooting. Hitting one with excellent accuracy
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 12:40 PM
[Shar]"You're good! Computer, raise difficulty by one." [D]More targets would appear, shuffling around at a much faster speed around Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 12:41 PM
Maggie giggled as she took her rifle and hit a few more of the targets. Smiling. “Yeah I’m good!” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 12:48 PM
[Shar]"You betcha. Computer, difficulty up one more level. Add disruptor turrets to each target." [D]The targets would now have miniature turrets attached to them, four each, and begin firing at Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 12:52 PM
Maggie rolled out of the way of a few of the shots. And starting to move. Opening fire on the targets, hitting them again.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 12:58 PM
[D]She would miss some of them, because they were now equipped with rocket boosters on the back, too. They would then fire on the ground in front of her, burning the simulated cave floor.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:02 PM
Maggie gasped as she stepped back. “Rocket booster’s? I like you’re style love.” She ran at them, opening fire on the drones.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:06 PM
[Shar]"You betcha, Mags! Just the way I love it!" She stood off to the side with her hand on her hip, watching with amusement.
[D]One of the targets got behind Maggie. She could feel the heat from its jets prickling at thw back of her neck.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:09 PM
Maggie rolled forward and turned around. Firing a shot at the target behind her, before getting back to shooting at those in front of her.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:11 PM
[D]The drone blew up in midair, but the rest managed to fire at the ground in front of her, knocking her to the ground.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:16 PM
Maggie laughed as she fell into the ground. Opening fire from a seated position
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:19 PM
[D]The target boardss in front of her would all be shot down, leaving a smoking pile of metal on the holodeck floor, which quickly dematerialized.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:24 PM
Maggie giggled as she stood up and walked back over to Shar. “Mmm. What do you think love? Did I do a good job?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:25 PM
[Shar]"Wonderful job. Ready for the real thing?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:26 PM
Maggie smiled as she put her hand on her hip. “Yeah! I’m always ready!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:29 PM
[Shar]"Good." She leaned up to give her a kiss on the cheek before turning to face forward again. "Computer, subroutine theta two." [D]Several Gorn armed with disruptor rifles materialized, frozen, waiting for someone to activate them.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:31 PM
Maggie smiled as she took aim at one of the gorn. “Can we start?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:32 PM
[Shar]"In three, two... one. Enable!" [D]The Gorn would advance towards them with their disruptor rifles raised.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:33 PM
Maggie giggled as she took a shot at one of the Gorn. Before moving backwards.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:36 PM
[D]The Gorn took the hit in its shoulder and shrugged it off, then fired a disruptor bolt at Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:37 PM
Maggie rolled out of the way, before firing back at the approaching foe.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:46 PM
[D]The Gorn would be hit in the chest and growl in anger, then fire straight at her boots.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 01:52 PM
Maggie jumped back, firing back, going for a shot to the chest.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 01:55 PM
[D]The Gorn would fall to the floor and dematerialize while its brethren took aim and fired on her with their rifles.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 02:01 PM
Maggie started zigzagging, shooting at the gorn like always....
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 02:04 PM
[D]The Gorn would mostly take hits from her and grunt in pain, but not fall until they'd been shot several times. Meanwhile Shar was off to the side, fighting her own troup of Gorn... and possibly losing, judging from how panicked she looked...
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 02:08 PM
Maggie fired one last shot at her gorn. Before running over to support Shar, opening fire at the troupe. “I’ve got you love!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 02:10 PM
[Shar]She turned back and grinned at Maggie, taking one last shot at the Gorn before unhooking something from her belt: a silvery, curved blade weapon serrated on one side. An Andorian ushaan. Goodness knows where she'd gotten it.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 02:16 PM
Maggie raised a eyebrow as she continued to shoot. “Do I want to know where you got that angel?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 02:22 PM
[Shar]Instead of answering her, she darted off towards one of the Gorn. There was a flash of silver, and the lizard's rifle cut in two. while the hologram itself looked incredibly surprised... shortly after which the blade buried itself in the Gorn's neck, causing it to dematerialize.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 02:23 PM
Maggie was slightly worried for a second, but shook her head. It was fine, she quickly start to give Shar covering fire from the others
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 02:26 PM
[D]Eventually the last hologram would fall to the floor, 'dead', and Shar would finally sigh and have the ushaan dematerialize in her hands. "And that is how an Andorian uses their favorite blade," She said, beaming tiredly.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 02:44 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked over, kissing her on the cheek. “You did good love.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 02:46 PM
[Shar]"You gotcha, magsie pie. You gotcha." She mumbled, pitching forward into her. "Ugh. So tired all of a sudden..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 02:47 PM
Maggie smiled, her rifle disappearing. “Here, I’ll carry you to our room.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 01-May-20 02:49 PM
[Shar]"That'd be nice, Mags. Short bit to our shifts though, just a bit of food and I'll be fine. Andorian metabolism. Woohoo." She joked, leaning her head against her shoulder.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-May-20 02:50 PM
Maggie nodded as she picked up her girlfriend, holding her bridal style as she walked out of the room.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 01:19 AM
[D] She had entered and ran up a bar program, in the desert. It was just a bar filled with drinks of all the sorts surrounded by death and dry, heat and sun. She sat down at the table
"Kanar Sazerac please."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 01:37 AM
[D] Jayne had set the holodeck doors to stay open, for some reason she liked the quick access to get out in time.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 01:44 AM
Blanche was stood in the hallway, dark brows furrowed ever so slightly. Of course, she could see Jayne sat in solitude at the table, even if she had to squint in the sun. Gently, she called out. “Lieutenant?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 01:49 AM
"I remember that voice, Commander Carlisle." She took a sip and dropped her cup on the table, the cup landing on its bottom, a few droplets of the drink landing on the table. "It has been a while." She said looking onto the desert horizon.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 01:51 AM
Blanche’s eyes widened a little, pale blue alight in the warm glow emanating from the simulation. Still, she lingered in the doorway, slender frame leant up against its arch. “It has,” she finally spoke. “Would you be opposed to some company?” (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 02:10 AM
"No, not at all" She said in a mysterious voice
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 02:19 AM
Blinking, the CMO finally entered. All of this was somewhat reminiscent of the ‘wild west’, and she wasn’t looking for any more bullet wounds. However warily, Blanche approached Jayne, standing just behind the woman. “Is everythin’ alright?” (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 02:21 AM
"I realize now that becoming an android was a waste of time." She sighed, grabbing a thick Cigar "What is the point of these sticks." She sighed, throwing the priceless cigar in the sand, its butt sticking into the ground as the rest of it poked. the heat of the sun igniting it.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 02:24 AM
Her brows arched then, and the older woman leant up against the table rather than sitting opposite the android. “Satisfaction, stress relief,” she mused softly, looking to Jayne with genuine concern. “Feats you could seemingly do with; now, why ever would you say that, darlin’?” (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 02:30 AM
"I regret being this way because I miss the old self. When I could dissapear from everyone when I felt like I wasnt needed or wanted." She pointed at the desert. "This is the only place now where I feel like I am home." She walked up and picked the Fire lit cigar and put it in her mouth, sitting in the sand. "I dont even know if I can feel stimulation with this."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 02:36 AM
“This is a massive change for you,” she started, following suit by coming to sit beside Jayne. Blanche lowered herself slowly, cross-legged and suitably sandy within a matter of seconds. “It’s natural for you to be feelin’ uncertain about things. But if this wasn’t what you wanted, you wouldn’t have gone through with it. You’ve got to trust your instincts.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 02:41 AM
"Yet it wasnt my instincts that made me go through with the decision, it was just sheer confidence that his idea would work"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 02:44 AM
Slender hands outstretched behind her, digging into the sand so that Blanche could lean back a little, far warmer than she’d like to be. Tone still soft, the doctor tipped her head to one side. “I’m afraid I’m a little out of the loop, Jayne, you’ll have to bear with me. What exactly was the idea?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 02:47 AM
"My creator wanted me to be an android, he gave me the schems and I followed his intructions."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 02:54 AM
“But what did you want?” She inquired then, face falling into a gentle frown once again.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 02:55 AM
"To make my creator proud, and now I feel like it just went to waste."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 02:56 AM
“That was the only reason? Had you never considered the transition before now?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 02:57 AM
"No" She frowned as she crushed the cigar in her hand and let the dust fall on the sand.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 03:01 AM
Blanche’s lips bunched to one side, and blue eyes adhered to the cigar as it crumbled into nothingness. “Would you say that you were completely content before?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 03:06 AM
"Affirmative"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 03:08 AM
“Well,” and the frown was back, unnatural upon the woman’s often sunny face. “You said you missed disappearin’. Perhaps it’s not such a bad thing that you can’t do that anymore.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 03:09 AM
"Whats bad about dissapearing."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 03:11 AM
“It lets you turn away from problems rather than handlin’ them, and that doesn’t do anybody any good.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 04:31 PM
"It has been my life for 9 years, I felt accustomed to it, and now its gone."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 04:35 PM
“Well, what if you looked at it like trainin’ wheels, of sorts? You’ve come so far, why not prove you’re capable of dealin’ with difficult situations?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 04:44 PM
"how would I go about doing that?" She questioned
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 04:46 PM
“By facin’ ‘em head on.” Blanche tried a smile, then, looking to Jayne sat beside her. “View it as though you actually had a choice. As though you still could disappear, but won’t.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 04:47 PM
"I guess so." She puffed, putting on a miniscule smile. "Is it me or is it hot out here."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 04:49 PM
With that, Blanche had turned her attention back to the desert, shrugging gently. “It’s a little warm, I suppose,” she chuckled.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 04:51 PM
"I now realize that Cardassians dont have a good taste in drinks, Kanar Sazerac is very bitter in my opinion"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 04:54 PM
“I’m not even goin’ to try it,” she mused, still squinting. “I’ll end up embarrassin’ myself all over again.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 06:34 PM
"Cardassians have horrible tastes"
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 06:48 PM
The statement prompted a prolonged silence from Blanche, who frowned slightly, still looking out over the sand. Yes, perhaps they did. “It’s all in relativity, I suppose.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 06:52 PM
She sighed. "Its just that I have built up all of my programming to suit the needs of a hologram, I even made a holographic bar for myself."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 06:54 PM
Eventually, she perked up, albeit only slightly. “You’ll be alright. Look, you’ve got a perfectly good bar right here.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 07:06 PM
"I know" She frowned. "But for some reason it will never be the same."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 07:13 PM
“I don’t think anybody likes change, darlin’. I know I don’t.” She chuckled somewhat bitterly, although maintained a gentle tone of voice. “It’ll all settle down soon enough.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 07:17 PM
"I hope so." She frowned
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 07:25 PM
“I’m always here should you ever need somebody to talk to,” she started and looked to Jayne again, trying a playful smile. “Or smoke a cigar with.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 07:26 PM
She chuckled, looking at the ashes on the ground. "It really is stimulating isnt it."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 07:45 PM
“To some.” Blanche smiled, subconsciously fanning at her face that was fast becoming flushed. “Unhealthy, mind, and therefore not advisable by me.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 07:53 PM
"True, very true' She chuckled
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 07:59 PM
“Well, I don’t want to be keepin’ you, Lieutenant. Besides, I should probably be gettin’ back to sickbay; I don’t think they’d appreciate me smellin’ like cigar smoke.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 08:11 PM
"Okay then, you go do your duties." She smiled "Ill be here, sittin and pondering" She put on a fake cowboy accent as a joke, she chuckled
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 02-May-20 08:25 PM
Carlisle playfully rolled her eyes upon Jayne’s faux accent, standing after placing a delicate hand upon the android’s shoulder and squeezing gently. “I’ll see you around,” she smiled, giving a small wave before heading out into the hallway.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 08:39 PM
[D] Moments later. A comm came though. From Maggie [Comms] “Hey Jayne. I’m bored, wanna hang out?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 08:41 PM
[Comms]"Sure, I am in Holodeck 2, soaking up the sun."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 08:42 PM
[Comms] “Ooh. A beach? Should I come in beachwear?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 08:43 PM
[Comms]"Sadly, its a Desert with a bar smack dab in the middle." Audible chuckle
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 08:45 PM
[Comms] “Awww. And here I thought you would have been an advocate of me in a swimsuit. On my way.” A audible giggle could be heard.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 08:45 PM
[Comms]"I mean, I dont mind, plus I have a girlfriend, I have to stay loyal." She chuckled
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 08:48 PM
[Comms] “Mmm. So do I! So what you’re saying is, you don’t mind if I come in a swimsuit?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 08:49 PM
[Comms]"Its possible, hope you like swimming in smoldering hot sands" She chuckled
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 08:50 PM
[Comms] “Get me a beach chair and I’ll be fine.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 08:52 PM
"Computer, one beach chair." She chuckled and it appeared
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:06 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked in, quickly running behind the bar and getting into her swimsuit. Before walking back out with her uniform neatly folded. She placed it down, looking as hot as the sun. So very hot, she smiled at Jayne. “Heya Jayne!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:07 PM
"Hey Maggs," she said drinking the Cardassian drink once more
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:08 PM
Maggie smiled as she settled next to Jayne, wrapping an arm around her friends shoulder “So! How’s life?”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:09 PM
"Couldnt get any better." She lied, putting a fake smile over her face.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:10 PM
Maggie giggled as she leaned on her. “Mmm. You’re not hot? Maybe I should’ve brought a swimsuit for you.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:10 PM
"I was just out in the sun not too long ago. The metal exterior should have heated up."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:13 PM
Maggie smiled “Awww, but you would look cuteeeee. So, how’s work!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:15 PM
"Boring, theres not that much to do around here lately. Its just a bunch of walking and talking like always."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:19 PM
Maggie nodded. “Rightttt. I’m just keeping an eye out for any Breen, plus going on away missions.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:22 PM
"I heard, the breen is out there." She took a sip "I bet that we are going to get deployed out there to investigate sometime soon. Since we are an honored ship with a "good" reputation." She said sarcastically
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:24 PM
Maggie nodded. Smiling at her. “Yeah, and we’ll beat em. I mean, the two of us did pretty good on New Romulus!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:33 PM
"well Of course, we were the dynamic duo of New Romulus" She chuckled
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:36 PM
Maggie giggled as she leaned on the android’s shoulder “Yeah! Nobody could stop us down there!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:37 PM
"That is true, well accept for the fact that I almost got blwon up by a grenade, but lets not talk about that." She giggled
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:40 PM
She giggled back almost immediately “Bah! You saved us then, plus like. We kicked so much butt!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:41 PM
"Of course, but that was when I was a hologram, I had more capabilities back then, than I do now. My whole body can now obliterate. I can actually die now."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:43 PM
Maggie sighed as she held Jayne close. “Hey, I trust you not to die.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:44 PM
"Well I hope I dont, I am only 9 years old you know."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:45 PM
Maggie smiled as she tapped her on the head. “Hey, you are a very smart nine year old.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:49 PM
"Why thank you, I am proud of it too. You are a very talented person yourself"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:52 PM
Maggie giggled softly. “I know! I have the medals to prove it”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:54 PM
"Shiny medals" She giggled (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:54 PM
Maggie smiled. “Very shiny! Shiner then this body of yours!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:55 PM
"Im not that shiny, I do have what humanoids call "Skin" cant you see?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:56 PM
Maggie giggled as she tapped her on the shoulder “Then my medal’s are shinier!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:58 PM
"Well of course, they are the shiniest." She giggled
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 09:58 PM
Maggie nodded. “Yeah! Super shiny!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 09:59 PM
"So shiny that it blinds its foes, the most dangerous weapon. Fear thee!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:05 PM
Maggie giggled, leaning into her yet again. “Yeah I guess! Fear thee indeed.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:08 PM
She leaned her head against hers. "Your a good friend Maggsy"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:09 PM
Maggie giggled as she felt the head on hers. “Yeah I know! And a very cute one!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:23 PM
"You speak so highly of yourself Maggs, you are very confident about your self presence. I bet Shar loves you so much because of that trait as well."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:25 PM
Maggie giggled as she wrapped her arm around Jayne again, “Yeah. I’ve got enough confidence to get me through the day, plus I told my mom off a while ago. So there’s that.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:27 PM
"well thats a great confidence booster then. She is a real hassle, yet I put her in her place." She scoffed
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:28 PM
Maggie nodded. Smiling a bit, her mom wouldn’t be bothering her again for a while. She’s off sulking “Yeah, won’t let her hurt my new family.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:28 PM
( BRb going for walk)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:45 PM
"Thats good to hear, Im glad that you have a family Maggsy"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:46 PM
Maggie nodded. Smiling at her. “And you’re a part a that, everyone on the ship is.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:46 PM
"I know, but when it comes to real family, like mother and father, I have none....."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:47 PM
Maggie looks at her. “Hey! My parents were colossal assholes. Don’t feel too bad!”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:47 PM
"I know, but not all parents are like that.... some are loving and they take care of you no matter what"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:48 PM
Maggie looked at her with a smile. “Jayne. You are perfect the way you are, not having a mum or dad don’t change that.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:49 PM
"I know I know, but sometimes one cant stop a person from wishing." she smiled
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:51 PM
Maggie nods softly. “Yeah I get that. But sometimes wishing, is worse then living the real thing.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:55 PM
She nodded "Arent you like burning wearing that thing." She mentioned the swimsuit
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 10:57 PM
Maggie giggled a bit. “Maybe a little. But not painfully.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 10:58 PM
"Good thing the holodeck doesnt hand out sunburn. At least I think it doesnt."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 11:00 PM
Maggie giggled. “Well, I better head back to the bridge. I need to keep monitoring our Breen situation.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 02-May-20 11:01 PM
She wrapped her up in a hug, it was very warm "Thank you Maggsy, you really cheer me up"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-May-20 11:30 PM
Maggie smiled returning the hug. Before standing up, and quickly getting in and out of her swimsuit, beaming it back to her room. And getting into her uniform. “It was nice talking to ya Jayne. See you on the bridge!” She walked out. (edited)
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KardasXRT 03-May-20 01:30 AM
He stepped through the holodeck doors, looking for Jayne.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 01:39 AM
She was sitting there, drinking more of that cardassian drink.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 01:44 AM
[Tarna]He approached her, rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment. To him she looked no different to her normal self - more solid, maybe. "Hey, uh. Jayne? How are you? Doing okay recently?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:06 AM
"Well, by the looks of me, I guess I could say that I am doing well" (Sorry, I was just making some snacks)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:07 AM
[Tarna]"That's... that's good. Can I join you? I need to talk to you about... a couple of things. As a friend and as a colleague."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:08 AM
"Sure, I never new people were this attracted to the desert." She chuckled "Its so hot and dry."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:12 AM
[Tarna]"That's... not so much of the point, really..." He sighed and sat across from her, squinting at the kanar in her hand. "Um. First things first. I'm really sorry that I'm not as... there... as I should be for you as a colleague. I'm usually out on patrol and go back to the office when you're not there. I'll try my hardest to be around more often, alright?:
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:15 AM
"That is alright Tarn, you have your duties and I have mine, its sad that we dont have duty on the same timeline as we used to."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:16 AM
[Tarna]"Really? It is? I- I mean. I should still find time to communicate with you, talk. You know? That's what being a colleague's all about, right?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:19 AM
"Of course, Its all about improvement Tarn, you do not need to be sorry."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:22 AM
[Tarna]"Yeah. That's... all there is, right? Just becoming better and all..." He gave her another look over; he couldn't tell that she was now an android, definitely. "Erm. I've also heard that you decided to become an android?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:28 AM
"Yes, I have, with a little support I have come to like the decision." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:29 AM
[Tarna]"Well. that's... that's awesome! I'm glad that you're liking it. It was told that it wasn't going well. Erm. Does Shilen know about it?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:32 AM
"She is busy and I havent seen her for a couple days, but I am going to tell her soon, I am just nervous that she will dislike me."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:33 AM
[Tarna]"Why'd she dislike you? You're the same you and that's what matters. Right? Doesn't matter if you're a hologram, flesh and blood or an android."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:35 AM
"I am just too sensitive I guess"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:37 AM
[Tarna]"Well, think of it this way..." He paused, picking his words carefully. He didn't quite understand the topic even after a decade, after all. "Um. She loves Jayne Walsh who is Jayne Walsh, not just Jayne Walsh the hologram or android or... whatever it is. She loves you. The uh... the you that's not just skin deep?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:38 AM
"I guess, and I love her, and not just the pretty side which I adore, I love her for her on the inside. So sweet and caring."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:40 AM
[Tarna]"There you go. You two aren't going to have any problems about it then. If you really care about each other I guess. And you know what? If she rejects you for doing this, I don't think she really cares. Just my personal view." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:43 AM
"I dont think she will, she is amazing, and she loves me."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:44 AM
[Tarna]"So why are you worried? Go for it, okay? I'm rooting for you." He sighed and shook his head, relaxing in his chair. "Y'know, I'm still a bit jealous of you. Least you have this sort of uh... support. Companionship."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:46 AM
"Dont you have Momo?" She questioned
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:47 AM
[Tarna]"We're not there yet - but in a sense, yeah, I do. I like to think that we're close enough. She just needs a bit of time to think about what she wants to do with her life and that's okay."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:49 AM
"Thats good to hear."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:51 AM
[Tarna]"Heh, yeah. Don't be scared, okay? I'm here to support you, she'll support you no matter what, so will our department and everyone else in it, okay? Just... uh... yeah. I'm sorry, I'm not as good with words as our captain is. Can't offer too much philosophy on this..."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 02:57 AM
(Ima head off for a bit, be back soon ill ping ya
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 02:58 AM
((Np!))
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 04:17 AM
@Lieutenant Jayne Walsh continue?))
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 04:18 AM
Now might not be the best time, since my parents are fighting, I can't really concentrate.))
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 04:18 AM
((np! 'll break rp lock in a bit?))
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KardasXRT 03-May-20 04:20 AM
"Hey. You'll do fine, okay? Let me know what happens. I'm going to grab some food, find me in the mess hall." He gave her a quick hug before exiting.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 03-May-20 07:31 AM
"End program"
she walked out
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 03-May-20 05:18 PM
Entering the holodeck, he started up a simple program: a park on Earth. Green, clear skies, not too warm or cool... the perfect relaxing environment. He set the dog down with its collar and leash round its neck and took a stroll, humming quietly to himself. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 04-May-20 02:18 AM
He stepped out some time later, holding the puppy in his hands. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 02:36 AM
[D] Malcolm had prepared a program of Risa at night with a full moon and magnificent stary sky with a few shooting stars. One of the shooting stars even looks like a defiant class starship going to warp. He had brought the best champagne he had along with some food in the basket. The waves were crashing in the background but he had made sure they were softly crashed on the shore. So that he and Amy could hear each other. The water was dark blue but it was warm enough to swim in if Amy wanted to go swimming. The sand was perfect and it felt like walking on little cloud particles. There was also a campfire on the beach for him and Amy to sit near and talk.  As they enter Malcolm looked at Amy and with a big smile says "I really hope you like it."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 02:39 AM
At first Amy is speechless trying to grasp the right words, she knew Malcom worked in engineering not that he was a holo engineer. “You did this all by yourself?” She asks him first. “Just for me?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 02:43 AM
"Yeah. I even tried to add your favorite ship." Malcolm said with a smile and points to the little star that looked like it was a defiant class going to warp. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 02:47 AM
“I like the little details. This is a way to introduce the holodeck.” She said In awe. She inhales deeply “It smells so real, the smell of the water reminds me the rain of New Orleans.” “Are you sure you didn’t have help with this. I mean I won’t like you less if you did.” She smiles at him.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 02:50 AM
"Well my dad a little. I have been working on this program since I was 15 trying to recreate it from when I went there I have never shown it to anyone but you. I add a few things for you." Malcolm says as he smiles back (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 02:52 AM
“No wonder it’s so perfect. You got a head start.” Amy walks over to the fire, which gives off a real warmth. “How did you get the fire to emit heat?” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 02:54 AM
"Well it always seemed like something I would show someone special and you seemed pretty special. The photons emit heat. All this is just photons of light, but one day we will have to see the real thing together." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 02:57 AM
“If it looks this good in a simulation. Then I’m dying to know how it would look in real life. It’s beautiful.” Amy said in awe once more. She looks up to the defiant class starship that’s gone to warp several times now. Such a small thing, but something that definitely has impact on the woman’s heart.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:01 AM
"I also brought some food and champagne. Unfortunately I only had time for repilcator food. We will have to have a date where I cook for you." Malcolm said with a smile
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:11 AM
“I for one can’t wait. If you can make a program like this at 15, then I’m excited to see what you come up with behind a stove top.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:19 AM
"Well, what is your favorite meal maybe I will be able to make it for you?" Malcolm says with a curious smile
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:21 AM
“I like shrimp. Grilled, fried is too salty. Boiled is too rubbery. The replicator never gets the recipe right.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:22 AM
"Shrimp now that I can do. Like in a jambalaya or with a special sauce?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:23 AM
Amy sits down by the fire. Then she motions for Malcom to come sit too “Surprise me.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:25 AM
Malcolm sits next to her by the fire says with a smile "Chefs choice. Alright well, I guess you will just have to wait for our dinner date to find out."
"How about your favorite desert?"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:28 AM
“Well, I don’t really have a favorite. What’s your favorite?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:30 AM
"I always liked ice cream I like most flavors but lemon ice cream is my favorite." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:32 AM
“I’ll definitely remember that. I don’t know if replicators can recreate the recipe perfectly but I’ll see.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:33 AM
Malcolm laughs friendly "I can't wait to try it what you come up with." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:35 AM
“So why don’t you show me what’s in that picnic basket. Is it replicated? It looks amazing. I’m quite the sucker for antiques.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:43 AM
"Yeah it is, the Champagne is real though but everything else is from the replicator. I wasn't sure what you like so I got a lot of food." Malcolm opens the lid to reveal plates and other eat utensils and Feta Pasta Salad, Champagne, Reuben Danish, BLT Wraps, and Lemon Cake for desert. "I tried to make the basket look as athentic as possible." Malcolm says smiling happy that she noticed
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:56 AM
“It’s very..earthly. BLT wraps?” She chuckles a little. “You really didn’t know what to make did you, I feel kind of bad I should have brought some whine.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 03:57 AM
"Your fine, we got champange. Yeah I had no ideas so I just put what I thought might be good." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 03:59 AM
“I’ve actually got a bottle of whine that’s been in my personal items. It’s been sitting since 2377, I’m saving it for a special occasion.” She stops to think for a minute. “Do you think we’re moving to fast?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:07 AM
"Well to quote one of the most amazing women I have meet, I move at warp speed. " Malcolm says laughing a little and then says "I think we are just moving fast for now. But honestly relationships are like starships they don't have one set speed they move at and that's alright." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:16 AM
“I guess we better work in some kind of schedule? When your off duty you can pretend to have a rash and I’ll pretend to treat you.” She laughs to herself.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:17 AM
"Yeah, I can already feel it now its so itchy." He says jokingly as he laughs (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:22 AM
Amy takes up a glass of champagne. Taking a sip. “I once knew a guy, who knew a guy. That got me a shuttle craft. Class 2 no warp drive no auto navigation, but hell she was mine and I was proud of her.” She takes a sip. “Me and my father took her up when I was 12, I was scared out of my wits. After I leveled her out, I saw the most gorgeous sunset.” She has no idea why she told him that story. But she feels like he should know.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:27 AM
"That's a great story. I bet she was a nice ship. What did you call her?" He asks as he also takes a slip of the champagne and starts dishing out food
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:28 AM
Amy smiles. “I named her after my mother, Olivia Olsen.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:31 AM
"That's a great name for both your mom and the ship. Well maybe when I edit this program some more we could make that the sunrise you saw the sunrise for this program." He says with a big smile on his face as he offers her some food
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:37 AM
She takes a BLT biting into it “Greasy.” She said awkwardly. “If I keep eating like this I might get arterial disruption.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:38 AM
"I promise all our future dates will have less greasy food" Malcolm says wishing he had choosen other food.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:39 AM
“Maybe next time I’ll pick the location? Would you prefer a beach hut, or a sailboat in the middle of the Atlantic?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:40 AM
"Sailboat in the middle of the ocean sounds like a pretty good adventure." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:41 AM
“I’d have to pick the boat, then a story line. And I have no idea how to do that. Maybe I’ll ask that Chief engineer of yours.” She smiles.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:44 AM
"Yeah we do have an expert in holoprogramming, 3 of 12 is his name his a borg though I met him very all about business. I bet the chief can help though if you want to make it a surprise." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:46 AM
“I didn’t know we had Borg on aboard.” She said slightly uncomfortable.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:47 AM
"I didn't either till I met him." (edited)
"They won't assimilate us though."
"So a sun set sail on the Atlantic, do you know how to sail? Cause I don't." he says (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:52 AM
“Neither do I, but I can handed a cortical stimulator pretty well.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:53 AM
"That's all we need I think"
"That and the ability to swim" he says as he laughs (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 04:55 AM
“I haven’t swam in years. But I presume there are safeties online to keep us from drowning?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 04:59 AM
"Yeah safeties are on always. They will prevent drowning. "
"I can swim" (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:00 AM
“So..in theory we’ll be able to breath under water?” *She asked in pure curiosity.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:01 AM
"Yes I think kind of more like the water will change position so you have your head above it but then again I have never tried." (edited)
he says with a concerned smile hoping that she wasn't going to try and drown herself to test it.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:08 AM
“How long have we need out here. I lost track of the time.” She chuckles to herself.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:09 AM
"At least a few hours. We have all night technically." Malcolm says as he laughs
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:10 AM
“I mean if day comes, you can alter the program right?” She chuckles.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:12 AM
"Oh it should alter it's self, when day comes we will know." he says as the moon has moved from its original position in the sky a little bit (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:13 AM
“I keep forgetting we’re in the holodeck. I mean it looks so real..”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:15 AM
"Yeah that is the amazing thing about holodecks we can go anywhere."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:15 AM
“And time will stand still.” she adds.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:17 AM
"Yeah that too. But when I'm with you I want time to stand still cause there will never be enough time for me to spend with you." Malcolm says with a smile putting his arm around her shoulder as he looks up at the stars (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:19 AM
“This is nice.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:22 AM
"It is nice. There goes the defiant." Malcolm smiles as he points with his other hand (edited)
"What was the name of your gradma's ship?"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:25 AM
“The Hurricane. It too was a defiant class starship. Back in the day they were in pretty high demand.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:26 AM
"Yeah when Starfleet had to be more of a military organization. They are some of the best tactical ships in the galaxy."
"To think any of those stars out there could be the one we are traveling to in this ship"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:33 AM
“Not much use for them anymore? Much of them have been reassigned to short term exploration. Or have been mothballed.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:34 AM
"It's to bad. They are a good class of ship."
"They have good warp cores" He says with a smile (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:35 AM
“Yes sir, class 9 warp drive. Maximum warp last time I checked was 9.2”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:36 AM
"Yeah"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:39 AM
She finishes off the BLT.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:40 AM
"Is there anywhere you want to travel that you haven't been to?" Malcom asks before he takes a bite out of his BLT (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:42 AM
“I want to go to this planet, the view is breathtaking.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:45 AM
"Risa, it is very amazing" He says as he lays down a little and motions to Amy to do the same
"And suprisingly very few people in some places." he says with a smile (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:47 AM
She lays down right right next to him. “You’ve got some smooth moves. Usually I don’t act on a guy this fast, but if I don’t some other girl might snatch you up. And I’ll loose my one chance.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:53 AM
"Amy no other girl will snatch my heart the way you have." he says as he hugs her tight stares deep into her beautful blue eyes and moves in for a kiss (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:55 AM
She pulls away then jumps up “Look at the time! I should probably get back to my quarters I have an early shift tomorrow..”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:56 AM
"Oh right sorry. Want me to walk you back to your quaters?"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:56 AM
“Sure.” She holds her hand out to help him up.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 05:57 AM
Malcolm accepts and pulls himself up (edited)
"Computer end simulation"
[D] They are standing a black room with lights and sensors all around
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Lieutenant Mino 05-May-20 05:59 AM
She walks out into the corridor #deck-nine-hallway*
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-May-20 06:00 AM
Malcolm would walks with her (edited)
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Deleted User 08-May-20 09:14 AM
When she entered, prettily voice called out. “Computer, play program Gettla.” And the world around them changed. Where they were? Actually, Momo had not a clue. It was an older program she had acquired back on Deep Space 23 from a sweet little J’naii. The horizon beyond them was nothing nature wise. Instead, a bustling bird eye view of a bustling city below. Hundreds of buildings and sky scraped surrounded them. Illumination only provided by the multitude of lights. It was an array of colors, all in their neon glows. It was very similar to the way Hong Kong used to be with their street signs and crowded centers. Where they were placed was a roof of one of those buildings, the structure was one of the more smaller ones around as on three of the sides it was just the walls of it’s neighbors. The rooftop was decorated with all sorts of little plants, ivy growing on the rails of the balcony. Just perfect for someone like Momo. Placed in one of the corners was a small garden table with matching detailed chairs. Little illumination was found on the level, just the neon sign next door bringing life.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 09:19 AM
"Wow," Was the only reply he could offer as he entered, taking a few moments to gaze out over the city below. He hadn't really ever been to Earth; though he could remember how busy some of their cities were even so. The little garden chairs and table did cut through the bustle though, like a little bubble in the middle of it all. "Where is this exactly? This is... really quite new to me." (edited)
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Deleted User 08-May-20 09:24 AM
"No idea. Some Prime planet. A fellow dabo girl gave me the program. We always used this spot for talking shit about everything that was going on." Heels clicked clacked as she went towards the balcony, leaning on the rail. The way the breeze hit behind her neck made her stifle.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 09:26 AM
"Talking shit, huh? I like that, actually." He followed after her, closing his eyes asthe wind whipped against the scales on his face. The feeling was surprisingly cooling, but not too uncomfortable. Pleasant actually. "What did you two talk about?"
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Deleted User 08-May-20 09:28 AM
"Bad pay, the cuties we'd see, how much alcohol we stole, the other dabo girls and boys we didn't like." Her amethyst pools looked out on the fake people below. "Being the top girls, we were a tight knit group."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 09:36 AM
"Sounds fun. So much better than talking about our impending deaths, definitely." He sighed, nervously tapping his clawed finger against the railing. (edited)
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Deleted User 08-May-20 09:40 AM
"Yeah, I can agree with you on that one." She rather solemnly said. "Let's hope Starfleet will get their heads out their ass and so something about it."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 09:45 AM
"We can hope, yeah. This sucks. A lot. A whole blinking lot. I... I've still got a lot to do. My mission here isn't quite over, not til I've got my fourth pip and maybe my admiral's jacket," He joked, looking down at her with a small but reluctant grin.
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Deleted User 08-May-20 10:00 AM
"Any word from your brothers?" She asked curiously.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 10:03 AM
"Ensign Umok'Jax of the USS Thermidore. He nearly died in a mining accident yesterday. He's in sickbay with both his legs blown off." He muttered. "The bomb had a Dominion signature."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 10:13 AM
"Fuck" All she could do was shake her head. Did Tarna know how lucky he was? Lucky enough that she didn't take this opportunity to get ahead?
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 08-May-20 10:39 AM
[Tarna]"Fuck indeed. That'll make Starfleet sit up and get some shit done, definely."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 10:41 AM
"Yeah and it also pretty much validates my story. Something about the man I talked to makes me feel like he didn't believe me at all."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 10:45 AM
"Apart from the fact that he nearly killed you? Or would have for insurance? I personally can't find anything else that screams 'I don't believe you' more than that."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 10:47 AM
"Pretty much. I'll fill his inbox with spam later anyway - really pissed me off." She eyed the bag he had brought. "Mind if we crack open that tea?"
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 10:49 AM
"I'd like that very much, actually. Something to take our minds off this whole mess for a short while." Opening the bag revealed that there were two small plastic cups in there as well. He would pour each of them a cup of the pinkish liquid and hand her one of them.
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Deleted User 08-May-20 10:53 AM
Taking it into her hands, she made her way towards the tiny table. "Personally, the whole Breen stuff has gotten my mind off stuff."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 10:56 AM
"Can't say I feel the same. If anything it keeps my mind on them. Not for good reasons, of course." He walked after her, sipping from the cup in his own large, scaly hand. "Can't say I hate it per se but still."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 10:58 AM
"I doubt that they're in cahoots with each other, two entirely different species with not a single like goal in mind. But I guess it does prove a worry sometimes." She shrugged, taking a sip.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:02 AM
"The subject of the Dominion War aside of course." Another sigh. "You know, I wonder what they'll replace us with. Bipedal dogs? Shapeshifting uh... bees maybe. When the Founders grow tired of us."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:05 AM
"Don't know, don't care. I stopped putting unneeded stress on myself a long time ago. Plus, it's not like they'd throw away a hundred years of work. They'd just fix us. Take away our emotions and make us robotic people. No free will there at all."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:09 AM
"Probably. See why there's so much change needed? We're both so different. Heck, they probably want to kill us both most of all."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:10 AM
"They already have something over my head so it's just you, sweets." She grinned, swishing her tea.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:13 AM
"Heh. Yeah. I don't know if I should feel excited about that or not. The hair suits you, by the way. You look absolutely gorgeous."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:16 AM
"Why thank you~, I think the long hair was getting old." The reason behind it should certainly not be spoken of, so a bright smile was on her face. "I really should message some of the Vortas also in the Fleet. Don't trust them at all."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:18 AM
"You think that all of them are going to kill any Jem'hadar that they see on orders? I don't know. Not every ship is so lucky as to have both on it."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:23 AM
"Nothing saying that they'll start recalling them back to the homeworld. Knowing most of them, they'll just roll with it."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:26 AM
"Yeah. Not all of them are as indeependent as you are after all. Won't even bat an eye. How'd they take it though? Probably not very well. But hey, hope that they'll listen at least."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:28 AM
"It's better to warn than to do nothing at all. I have my reasons for independence, a lot of them are still stuck in the mindset of 'Founders'. But who am I to care, doesn't apply to me." It was a rather cold sentiment.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:30 AM
"Makes sense to me. You do you, Momo, and that's pefectly okay. I think."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:32 AM
"You too Tarna, you too." Hatsu found herself looking off into the buildings. She memorized most of each of the rooms. Same program, same quirks. "By the way, do you happen to know the Chief Medical Officer at all? Or uhh Sonden and Kymira?"
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:33 AM
"Doctor Carlisle. Also the Denobulan and the Ferasan. What about them?"
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:35 AM
"Any idea some of their interests?"
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:38 AM
"Not really. I don't know any of them too well. Never really spoken to any of them." Except Sonden, he decline to tell her - but he couldn't even talk to him anymore, which he still felt guilty about. At some point he would have to go and say hello. "Thinking of making them something, knowing you?"
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:40 AM
"Mhm~, just an appreciation gift. I was thinking of making some sort of gown for Blanche. Seems like the type. Then a shorter, more fun dress for Kymira - something light blue. Then I was hoping to make Sonden some well tailored formal wear."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:45 AM
"Well, that'd be nice! And they'll all look great in your work, I definitely think. Talented, wonderful lady, you."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:46 AM
"Ah, hopefully so. I didn't get a good look at Sonden's waist. Will be eyeballing that one."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:49 AM
"I think he'll still look amazing in whatever he gets from you. I trust you in that, always. Kay?"
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:53 AM
"I appreciate the trust, darling. Just don't let it get to your head."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:55 AM
"Of course not. I know to be careful around you too. Trust me. Can I ask you something else though? A bit more personal?"
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Deleted User 08-May-20 11:57 AM
"I mean, have I stopped you before? Go ahead."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 11:59 AM
"Will I ever get to give you a hug? You deserve one, definitely."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 12:02 PM
"No" She raised a brow out of defiance. "Not my thing, told you that already." It was a sweet 'fuck off' in away. Her best form of trying not to be mean to the poor boy.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 12:03 PM
"Oh, alright then. I'm okay with that." He decided quietly, pouring himself another cup of tea. "Want some more? Ice is melting; gonna dilute the drink soon."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 12:04 PM
"No I'm alright. To be honest, I'm quite sick of rippleberry and kava nut. Ever just crave real food?"
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 12:08 PM
"Yeah. Something home cooked, if you know what I mean, biiiig portions, warm, welcoming. Yeah. That feeling. Yes, I would love some. Screw the Founders, man, why'd they have to only make you able to taste only those two things? Would it have killed to let your people be able to taste more things?"
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Deleted User 08-May-20 12:10 PM
"Tell me about it, I don't know, the food I always see in the mess hall or the bar always looks so good sometimes. Like meats or pastries. I would kill to try a croissant and actually taste it."
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 12:12 PM
"Heh. Maybe sickbay might have some way of helping you - or not. That way's probably illegal gene magic and that's somewhere we probably should not delve into."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 12:15 PM
"Mmm, knowing them, my tongue probably just doesn't have taste buds. Genetics unfortunately don't work like that."
[D] There was a small beeping on her PADD, causing a hiss from Momo.
ohno 3
"I uh- I have to take this, I'll see you later?"
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 12:17 PM
"See you later. We can go on wondering about how we can get you to taste things then, maybe."
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Deleted User 08-May-20 12:18 PM
"Yeah!" She said a bit impatiently. "Thanks Tarna!" Hatsu called out, fast walking out of there while plucking her PADD from her pocket with her tail.
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KardasXRT 08-May-20 12:29 PM
He smiled after her and headed out himself after ending the program.
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Zeza 16-May-20 03:37 AM
Zeza entered the holo deck "Computer add a dinning room with a band, a dance floor with good lighting." [D]A fancy dinning room appears along with a band and lights brighten
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 03:38 AM
He walked into the holodeck after her and found himself blinkin a bit at the lights and decor. "Wow. Is this like... a fancy restarunt? With a ballroom and all?"
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Zeza 16-May-20 03:40 AM
"Yes we have to get in the mood to tango." Zeza said with a sly flirty smile as she walked to the center of the room and spun around in her red dress
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 03:43 AM
"Well, I guess." He blusheda little bit at that smile and nervously joined her in the middle of the room. "It's like where you'd take someone on a date. Like, dinner, dance and good music..."
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Zeza 16-May-20 03:44 AM
"Well I did say date didn't I..." Zeza said with a smile
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 03:48 AM
Yep. His face definitely went one shade of orange darker in between the gaps in his sccales. "Um. Yes. You did, actually. So um... when do we get started?"
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Zeza 16-May-20 03:52 AM
"Now. You should put your one of your hands on my hips and other hand I will hold." She says as she holds out her left hand to put on his shoulder and holds out her right hand for him to grab
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 03:54 AM
He stiffened a little bit at her touch - the sensation wasn't unfamiliar to him, but even so... it was stilll pretty jarring to him. He reached out with his other hand and grasped hers firmly.
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Zeza 16-May-20 03:55 AM
"Comfortable." Zeza says with a smile and a little chuckle (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 03:57 AM
He chuckled a little bit - the whole situation was a bit unconfortable for him but he wasn't about to be impolite. Not for now at least. He gave her a nod back, and a smile. (edited)
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:01 AM
"Alright, now backward with your left foot." Zeza says as she guides him with her movement going forward but not to quickly to give him time to go backward.
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:04 AM
Okay..." *He shifted his left foot backwards rather awkwardly
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:12 AM
"That's good." Zeza said with an encouraging tone "Alright now right foot back." Zeza said with her right foot moving forward but not to quickly to give him time to go backward. (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:14 AM
He shifted his foot backwards, still rather awkwardly. "So this is how humans dance? Kinda weird, but I like it."
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:16 AM
"Yeah it is different. It is strange at first but, then when it all comes together it is beautiful." Zeza said with a smile and a look of excitement in her eyes (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:18 AM
"Well, I guess we'll see." he replied. "What's next?"
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:20 AM
"Well now we both go forward side steping like this except you use your left foot." Zeza says with a smile as she shows him with her right foot "Alright now we do it together." (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:20 AM
"Go forward except..." He shook his head and decided to simply do what she asked instead of questioning it.
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:22 AM
"Yeah that was a little confusing. I'm sorry I should have said go left." (edited)
"But you got it any way." Zeza said with a smile (edited)
"Alright now we go feet together and then repeat a few times." Zeza said leading Tarna to put his feat toegther (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:27 AM
"Sounds good. How long did you take to master this, Zeza? Must have been a lot of work."
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:29 AM
"Yeah dance was one of my extracurriculars, I did at the academy. It took me a few years to really get good." Zeza said as she rememebered her academy days (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:33 AM
"A few years. Well, we'll see how long I take to get it - or maybe my abilities extend to just piano and languages. Shall we finish the dance?"
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:34 AM
"Yes, lets." Zeza says as she starts to move her foot into position alittle faster but still slow enough (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:36 AM
He followed the movements he'd been taught so far, though he looked awkward throughout. Nonetheless it was an experience he felt that he enjoyed, in some weird way.
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:38 AM
"This might go horrible but, would you like to try and spin me." Zeza said with a smile, her antenna's were moving about, and she also had a look of adventure in her eye. As she contined to dance with Tarna. (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:39 AM
"Spin you around? How?" He raised an eyebrow.
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:45 AM
"So you turn me at like 180 degrees and then hold your using to hand that is holding my hand, you still keep a hold of but you elevate it like, so. she tries to show where the hand placement should be. "Then I spin all the way around and we come back together and contine like before." Zeza said beaming she was very excited to try this. "Ready?" (edited)
"But you will need to let go of my hip until I come back round. Sorry forgot to mention that."
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:47 AM
"I'll catch you if you fall over," He raised his arm, removing his arm from around her waist. "Go for it."
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:48 AM
Zeza tried her best but it just wan't quite right she began to fall...
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:49 AM
He immediately lunged to catch her, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her back up, holding her to his chest. "Okay. Maybe a bit more practice on both our ends, huh?"
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:50 AM
"Yeah that might be for the best. Getting used to a new partner is half the battle." Zeza said with a smile (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:53 AM
"Heh, yeah. Bit more practice on both our ends and I think we'll be fine." He set her feet back down on the ground, and found himseld curiously watching her antennae as they waved about in the air. How weird... (edited)
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:55 AM
"Want to try just the 4 steps again?"
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:56 AM
"Sure. Definitely without the spinning this time - and we can take a break after. Does this program have drinks?"
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Zeza 16-May-20 04:59 AM
"No but I do believe there is a bar. Near here we could go there and come back if you like. " Zeza said with a comforting smile
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 04:59 AM
"Ah. The bar... yeah. We can do that after this. I don't mind. Ready to go again?"
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Zeza 16-May-20 05:02 AM
"Ready for a dance I'm always ready for a dance." Zeza said with a chuckle as she gets into position. (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 05:03 AM
"You certainly look the part," He remarked, taking her hand again. "The dress suits you." Poor innocent lizard, just stating what he saw.
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Zeza 16-May-20 05:07 AM
"Well you are quite handsome in your unifrom." Zeza remarked as they continued to dance
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 05:09 AM
He went a bright shade of orange - the last time anyone had talked to him like that was... many months ago now, definitely. Nonetheless it wasn't as if he didn't appreciate the comment. "Th-thank you. Not many people really say that about me," As he talked, he would go back through the motions again with a weird kind of lopsided grin on his face.
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Zeza 16-May-20 05:13 AM
Zeza just smiled at him as they continued to dance and finally when they stopped sometime after. "Would you like to go get that drink, Tarna?" (edited)
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KardasXRT 16-May-20 05:15 AM
"I don't mind. Maybe something a bit alcoholic? To relax a bit and all." He let go of her, somewhat reluctantly, he found. Odd.
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Zeza 16-May-20 05:20 AM
Zeza seeing how reluctant he is to let go, offered her hand to Tarna and they walked hand in hand out of the holodeck
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Jekyll 17-May-20 03:49 PM
S'Rora enters the Holodeck, punching something into the console at the door. The Room changes from a Black-and-Yellow Checkered pattern to a late 20th-century Bowling Alley, complete with stylized bowling balls and a snack area.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 03:50 PM
He entered as well, looking around the room
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Jekyll 17-May-20 03:50 PM
The Caitian walks in, taking a seat at one of the alleys and scratching her belly. "Welp, this is it. Holoprogram S'Rora Alpha-2; I made it myself."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 03:50 PM
"Quite impressive, I like the retro look"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 03:52 PM
She nodded. "Thank you."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 03:54 PM
"So, should I go get some snacks from the counter?"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 03:55 PM
S'Rora shrugged, picking up a Bowling ball. "If you'd like."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 03:56 PM
He walked to the counter, helping himself to a plate with all kinds of small snacks with dips, and returns to S'Rora
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Noxxious 17-May-20 03:59 PM
She walked in behind them and beelined for the counter, filling a plate with snacks. Thank you, Andorian metabolism. "There's special shoes for this, right? I wonder how heavy a ball I could manage..."
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:00 PM
"Yeah, they're over there." She pointed to a Desk where there were several pairs of Bowling shoes of various sizes and colors. S'Rora had already exchanged her boots for a Pair.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:02 PM
He changes into a pair of blue bowling shoes matching his uniform, and walks back, putting a chicken nugget in his mouth.
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:02 PM
She found herself a neon orange pair and rejoined the group. Orange was one of her favorite colors, it seemed.
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:03 PM
S'Rora covertly stole a Chicken nugget off of Cosek's plate, popping it into her mouth before picking up a Yellow Bowling ball. "Well, who's first?"
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:05 PM
She wandered away from the group to look at the bowling balls with three fries sticking out of her mouth.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:06 PM
"I'll go first if that's okay with you, I haven't been bowling since I was a kid."
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:07 PM
The Caitian shrugged. "You do you."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:08 PM
He picked up a bowling ball and walked to the lane, then throws
[D] 6 pins fell down
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:11 PM
S'Rora smirked, standing up. "Not Bad. Now it's my turn." She rolled the yellow ball down the lane.
[D] 8 pins fell down.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:12 PM
He watched "Well thats just unfortunate"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:13 PM
She scowled at him. "Why so? 8 pins is better than 6."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:13 PM
He grabs another chicken nugget "Indeed, but no need to get ahead of ourselves."
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:15 PM
"Ooh. Lemme try~" She grabbed any old ball from the rack (one clearly too heavy for her) and tried to throw, but wound up tipping forwards onto the floor instead. "Okay! Not a good idea..."
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:18 PM
S'Rora shook her head at the Half-Andorian. "Pick a Lighter one."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:23 PM
He moves his gaze to the plate filled with nuggets, only to find there was only one left.. had he been subconsciously eating more nugs than he thought? He walks to the counter to get some more, eating some on the way back, halfway realizing he wanted a full plate again, so he goes to the counter once more, and keeps his urges under control while walking back this time. (edited)
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:24 PM
"Lighter ball. Got it." She picked out a smaller ball this time and threw.
[D]She nailed 7 pins. (edited)
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:25 PM
S'Rora covertly stole more Chicken nuggets, probably a few more than her fair share. "Good! You did better than He did."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:27 PM
He raised an eyebrow, but kept silent, this was going to be one of those rags to riches, underdog to crime lord kinda stories "My turn"
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:28 PM
She smiled and stepped backwards, stuffing fries in her mouth.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:30 PM
He grabbed a bowling ball and through a disastrous literal stomach rumble, his stance was thrown off, yet it was too late, the bowling ball had slipped out of his fatty fingers 'I'll get 'em next time'
[D] One pin fell down
He let out a light sigh, returning to the chicken nuggets, this time making sure to use a napkin after eating "I can still win this."
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:33 PM
S'Rora snickered, taking a step forward. "Better Luck Next time, Lieu-" Then she tripped, hitting the floor with a meathy Thwack. "...Ow." (edited)
The Ball rowled away, right into the gutters.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:35 PM
The normally quite contained and calm lieutenant could not keep himself from laughing, so he did, while also immediately walking over to help her back up.
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:35 PM
"Oh, goodness. You okay?" She bent down to grasp her paw and haul her up along with Cosek.
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:36 PM
S'Rora picked herself back up, rubbing her backside with a clawed hand. "Yeah, I'm fine. I forgot these things had laces."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:42 PM
"That's okay, I'm sure you'll be fine" he moves to grab the plate of snacks as if they would assist in her recovery, only to find that there was only one left, again. While he wanted S'Rora to feel better by giving her the chicken nugget, he also really wanted it himself.. After a few seconds of staring at the plate he does come to the conclusion that he is not the one who needs it most, and gives it to her. "Here, I noticed you had not gotten yourself any snacks yet, so this might give you a bit of energy."
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:43 PM
S'Rora took the Nugget gratefully, scarfing it down like she hadn't eaten in day. "Thanks."
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:44 PM
She grinned at the sight. "Aww! How sweet!"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:44 PM
The Caitian patted her belly, sitting down. "Twas a good nugget. Anyone want to keep going?"
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 04:45 PM
"I still have to win"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:47 PM
"If you'd like." She shrugged.
((Oof, S'Rora can't steal your Chicken nuggets IRL
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Noxxious 17-May-20 04:48 PM
((Oof))
"And I still need to knock 'em all down! I'm down!"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 04:50 PM
S'Rora lounged in the Alley seat. "I'll just stay here and watch. I'm a bit tired, I'll think I'll turn in soon."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:20 PM
"Well it's your turn Shar" he smiles
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Noxxious 17-May-20 05:21 PM
She eagerly stepped up to the lane and threw... and only nailed one pin off the edge of the pyramid. She deflated a little bit at the sight and sighed. "Eesh. Better luck next time I guess!"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 05:22 PM
S'Rora was already halfway asleep by that time, but her ears pricked up at the sound of the Ball hitting. "Eeh? Oh."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:23 PM
"This means I still have a chance of winning" cough "though that was set in stone from the beginning of course" he grabs the bowling ball and throws
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:30 PM
[D] 4 pins fall down, the CRT screen shows the total score up until now
Cosek: [6] [1] [4] : [11] S'Rora: [8] [0] [-] : [8] Shar: [7] [1] [-] : [8]
"Seems I still have some work to do"
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Noxxious 17-May-20 05:30 PM
"Heh. Things can change. S'Rora, you ain't shooting more shots?"
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:33 PM
[D] S'Rora had fallen into a nap
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Jekyll 17-May-20 05:35 PM
Indeed, she was pretty much knocked out.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:35 PM
"Ah, well then it's your turn again. Shall we make this the last round? I have to go check up on my duck soon"
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Noxxious 17-May-20 05:36 PM
"Last round. This'll be fun." She stepped up to the lane and picked up one more ball.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:38 PM
[Tension] Builds
A drop of sweat moved down Cosek's head, who'd win this? It would be decided by this one throw.
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Noxxious 17-May-20 05:42 PM
She sized up the lane and threw, nailing 7 pins. She sat down off to the side with a tired grin on her face.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:43 PM
His jaw dropped "Well. Congratulations" a smile formed on his face "we should do this again sometime"
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Jekyll 17-May-20 05:44 PM
S'Rora was still asleep, dozing away on the Lounge seats. Someone should probably waker her up.
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Noxxious 17-May-20 05:46 PM
"Oh, hell yeah." She grinned to him, giving him a thumbs up. She shuffled over to S'Rora and shook her shoulder.
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Jekyll 17-May-20 05:47 PM
"Eugh?" S'Rora woke up, blinking. "Oh. I'll be off to bed, then. Computer, deactivate Holoprogram." The Bowling alley disappeared as she stood up and nodded to them. Then she shuffled out of the room, yawning the whole way.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 17-May-20 05:48 PM
"See you later S'Rora" he turned to Shar "I'll be going as well then" he nods and leaves the room
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 17-May-20 05:49 PM
[Shar]She smiled softly to herself and left for her quarters as well.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 06:33 AM
[D] They entered. The doors opened to a stunning display. They stood underneath a cherry blossom tree, which sat on a small hill. The sun shone through the tree,and a slight breeze was blowing, making the petals of the blossoms fall down softly to the ground. Around the island was a raked sand pit. The sand had many intricate and beautiful patterns on it. In front of them was a bridge going over the sand to a small pagoda. It fit two people, mostly used for tea. Surrounding the whole garden itself was a natural wall of bamboo plants.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 06:37 AM
The bubbly Vorta shuffled in, head immediately craning up to take in all of the sight. Her mouth softly fell open as she did, hand reaching up to pluck a petal that was sailing down. "Your friend is amazing at this." Momo spoke with a hint of bewilderment. She wasn't the biggest fan of the holosuites, but this trumped them all.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 06:40 AM
"Like I said, his best work yet." Oskar was also in a state of bewilderment. This was shockingly beautiful. The sun felt warm on his skin, and the breeze felt good in his hair. "He's made other ones, but none as remotely good as this. His words, not mine." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-May-20 06:47 AM
"If they're even close to how gorgeous this is - they must be amazing. ." Amethyst just kept on looking around, every new thing catching her gaze. Feet took her slowly towards the bridge, hand finding itself hovering over the railing. "You think this is a real place?" Hatsu's head looked behind towards Oskar.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 06:49 AM
Oskar followed slowly, hands behind his back. "Maybe. Some other place or some other time, maybe." Oskar stood beside her and looked down at the sand. "Imagine doing all this by hand."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 06:55 AM
Her elbows took a spot on the railing allowing her to lean against it, looking over the side. "Such precision and care, I always love something made with passion." The Vorta's tone was filled with admiration.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 07:00 AM
"As do I. Something made with great care has a life all its own. These robes, for example. My aunt loves making these robes for the family. She says they speak to her, what form they want to take." Oskar looked down at Momo, then the sand garden.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 07:03 AM
"That woman is passionate, it's such a . . beautiful thing to watch from a person. Like a flower that's bloomed." Her chin lifted up to catch a glimpse of him before turning her eyes down to the many little details. From the smoothness of the some of the rocks, to the grittier ones. Even the curves and lines in the sand we're absolutely perfect.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 07:10 AM
"Agreed. I used to watch her work for hours on end as a child. The way she would move her hands and sew the cloth together...it made her look like she was listening to the fabric as she worked." Oskar felt the breeze move his cape ever so slightly to the side.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 07:21 AM
"I can understand that so well. Making clothes, sewing, picking out the cloth. All of it is like, second nature. As if it was an extension of myself." Her words were soft as she pushed herself from the railing - looking up at Oskar. "One day, I think we would make wonderful friends, her and I." Instead of a playful smile, she had a more appreciative one. Gold sun glimmering in her eyes.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 07:24 AM
Oskar looked down at her. Her eyes seemed to gaze into his like he had never felt before. "I think so too. You and her are alike in a few ways." Oskar had the same appreciative smile on his face, along with a light blush of red on his cheeks.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 07:27 AM
Her eyes turned into crescents from her pearly white grin. "Introduce her to me one day and you'll see it through." She had gone up on her very, very tippy toes to whisper that in his ears. With the height difference - it was extremely difficult. Momo fell back on her heels, head tilting to the side to where the pagoda was. "You wouldn't mind taking a seat - would you? Look, the sun is coming through just right over there." Her soft voice pointed out, strands of hair beginning to sway in the wind.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 07:35 AM
Oskar smiled abit harder at her whisper. Maybe he will. "I wouldn't mind at all." Oskar walked with her to the pagoda. This was truly stunning work. His cape moved softly along ass he walked, the edge just barely flapping in the breeze.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 07:39 AM
One of her hands pinched on to a sleeve of his, making sure he walked with her. With those long legs, even if he walked slowly, she'd still fall behind. The sun fell on her skin, causing it's slight purple hue to show. "I could stay here all day." Came a small voice, unusual for such an outspoken woman.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 07:48 AM
Oskar noted the smallness in her voice. He looked down at her arm around his. He looked back up. "So could I, honestly. I could live here after I retire from Starfleet." Oskar spoke just as softly. His usually louder voice was quieter.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 07:52 AM
"I'll second that," Her gaze turned forward as they had fully crossed bridge. Glossed lips parted as she looked up to the pagoda. It's structure was so carefully and wondrously crafted. Momo broke away from him and hopped up the stairs, holding up her kimono as she did. When she got to the top of the stairs, she looked down at him with a small smile creeping it's way on her mouth.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 07:58 AM
Oskar chuckled and walked slowly up the stairs to her. He looked around inside, it was quite nice. Everything was in fine detail. It would fit him, which was the most important. "This truly is a beautiful program. I can understand why he said it was his best work."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 08:02 AM
"Oh for sure," She came in right behind him. Her hands came out from her long sleeves to take a feel at the walls. The surroundings were covered in all sorts of engravings and decorative material. An audible, 'wah', came from the tiny girl as she studies it. "It's so. . perfect, peaceful." (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 05:04 PM
"Almost makes you forget the world outside." Oskar said, taking a look around the pagoda. "Like if you're in here, nothing bad can happen to you. There's no Breen, no Klingons, no corruption."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 05:50 PM
"You mean - a safe place." She looked back at him, taking her hands off the walls to walk to the near center. "I love it." Hatsu spoke with a bright smile on her face, cheeks tinging a soft magenta color.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 06:00 PM
"Something like that." Oskar said. He looked down at her and smiled. "I thought you would. I figured it was the least I could do after you gave me those things from home. I know it wasn't easy to come by."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 06:04 PM
"Oh please, it was for you - I didn't mind going a little beyond my usual." She giggled a bit. "I realized I owned a few items from there, the rest I made myself or found a trader who could get me it."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 06:25 PM
"Still. I had been working on getting one of those linens tou gave me for weeks. I have one like it back home on Saladin II, but with all this the deliveries have been extremely slow."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 06:28 PM
"A girl like me has all sorts of fabrics. I didn't even know that it was from your homeworld till I went through my box. Glad I did though." She said the last part in a faint whisper. Her feet slowly padded around to trace around his cape once more.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 06:45 PM
"You can generally tell my the patterns on the corners. Fabrics from home always have the creators signature sewed in somewhere on the corners." Oskar watched walk around him. "My aunt could make you a set if you wish."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 06:51 PM
"Oh I would love that." Her hands clasped together joyously. For someone in that profession, such a thought just had her smiling. "You're too kind, prince. Far too kind,"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 06:54 PM
"She enjoys making them. To her, it would be a pleasure making a set of robes who isn't a member of the family. She always adds something extra." Oskar chuckled. "She refuses to tell anyone her process. I can't blame her."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 06:56 PM
"I can't blame her as well, with how talented she is - her techniques must be amazing." Her hands reached up to brush the top of his shoulders, just barely reaching them. Hatsu's eyes were practically mesmerized by the elegance and precision of the work. "What's her name?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 07:58 PM
"Kassandra. Married to Jonah, a brother of the chief. She has assistants to help her with the gathering of materials, but she is the one who sees everything. I've never seen a bad work of hers." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-May-20 08:00 PM
"Kass, I like that." She giggled. "She could probably see hundreds of mistakes in her work, but to us? It's beautiful."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 08:03 PM
"She made robes for a Vulcan once. A high ranking politician. She insisted that she could make them better, but he refused. He said that her insistence to improve it was making it better."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 08:12 PM
"Gosh, her work must be everywhere then. I can't believe she's been able to have the honor of clothing someone like that." Her fingers slowly trailed down the robes, hands stopping at everything she found pretty. "I'm jealous in a way."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 08:17 PM
"He is a friend of the family. I think he's close friends with her husband." Oskar said. She really admired the work, huh? "She's known all across Saladin II. She chooses her clients by meeting with them face to face."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 08:31 PM
"I aspire for that, she's a lovely woman and I haven't even met her." Finally, her hands stopped at the cuffs of his robe. They lingered for just a moment.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 08:43 PM
Oskar looked down at her hands around the cuffs of his robes. "She certainly is a lovely woman." He looked into her eyes for a moment.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 08:46 PM
Her gaze quickly turned away, cheeks falling into a deeper magenta tone. "You promise to take me to her one day?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 08:49 PM
"O-of course." Oskar watched her turn away. His cheeks were brighter red. "You'll like her, I'm sure."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 08:54 PM
As on cue, her chin lifted back up. Then she pointed up to the ceiling. "Isn't it pretty?" It's almost as if she was trying to distract him from the color of her face.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 09:06 PM
Oskar quickly looked up. "Yes. It is." He looked down at her once again. "It certainly is..."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 09:49 PM
"You know, you're too awkward for your own good, prince." It was a shift in attitude she could be known for at this point. Momo laughed as her cheeks were ablaze with color.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 10:01 PM
Oskar laughed as well. "Yes, I suppose I am. Never been known for my outgoingness, I'm afraid." His cheeks were a red blush.
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Deleted User 20-May-20 10:11 PM
Hatsu may have been short but that didn't hinder what she could do. It was easy to tell where the hems were made, so her hands grasped on to the collar of the robe - pulling Oskar forward down to her level. "Luckily for you, I'm not." For a Vorta who hadn't had the most experience with this, she pressed a soft kiss to his lips. It was a high contrast to the way she had gripped him in. Hands dropped from his collar when she had pulled away herself. Such confidence always hid away that fear of having done the wrong thing.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 10:31 PM
Oskar was stunned. For a few seconds, he just froze in place. He blinked twice. "Momo...I appreciate the offer. I really do. But right now I'm spoken for. Myself and the Commander might not talk a lot right now, but we're still togehter. I-I'm sorry."
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Deleted User 20-May-20 10:37 PM
"You don't have to apologize." Her puppy eyes slowly narrowed, ah Momo, you really don't get it - do you? She stood on her tippy toes once more. "I'll be here, for when you realize, prince." The short girl fell back on her heels and winked. Little prince here really needed to learn to pick better defenses. With a swish of the tail, she turned around. "I'll see you later, sweets.You know where my quarters are." "Oh and - you should make you're. . still together?" Her magenta blushed face turned around to glance back at him once more. Then she simply turned off, pulling the pins that kept her hair in place. (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 10:54 PM
Oskar stood there after she left. Her words slammed into him like a ship going warp nine. He took a deep breath in...and out. In and out. "Computer. Load program Homestead Alpha." The desert scene from before with the doctor appeared in front of him. He sat down on that cliff face again and ran his hands through his hair. He thought hard about his next decisions.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 11:03 PM
After God knows how long in his mental courtroom, he came to a decision. He retrieved his PADD from his pocket. He typed a message. (edited)
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 20-May-20 11:21 PM
Oh, wonderful. It was the desert again. Saying a silent prayer for her hair, Blanche entered, spotting Oskar atop the cliff face. It was with a fond smile that she approached him, although she declined to sit down just yet. He appeared somewhat pensive, prompting the doctor’s head to incline to one side, eyes narrowed in the sun. “Is everythin’ alright?”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 11:23 PM
Oskar didn't respond at first. He just stared out at the desert, the golden sand reflecting off his eyes. "I don't know. I just...don't know." Oskar felt his eyes beginning to tear up. No, dammit! Don't cry in front of her. "I'm sorry."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 20-May-20 11:27 PM
“You’re sorry?” Brows furrowed, and her amiable expression fell. She’d never heard him sound so fragile, and the ordeal concerned her. So much so that Blanche was quick to sit beside him, placing a slender arm about his shoulders. “Darlin’, whatever would you have to be sorry for?”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 11:31 PM
Oskar quickly looked away. He never meant for this to happen, it was never supposed to happen! Oh, how he heard those words so many times from his ex. A mistake. It was a moment of weakness. How he hated himself. "I was weak." He sounded quiet. His words barely louder than the wind that blew past them.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 20-May-20 11:33 PM
“What?” It was a gentle enquiry; she hadn’t meant to bombard him with so many questions, but the doctor was understandably confused. It was evident, too, as she sat there blinking, flicking dark hair from her face turned wayward in the wind. “You’re goin’ to have to be more specific.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 11:39 PM
That little voice in the back of his head sparked to life. 'Oskar, you damn fool. Look at what you got yourself into.' He sighed deeply. "I made a mistake, Blanche. I dropped my guard for a second. I was weak." A tear fell from his face. "Dammit, why can't I say it?" 'Because you know exactly what will happen, Oskar. You know why.' He did know why. He just couldn't make himself say the words.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 20-May-20 11:44 PM
“Dropped your—.” The furrow in her brows only deepened, a delicate hand still perched atop his shoulder. Carlisle’s look of utter confusion was in full force, enacted the instance in which she noted he was actually crying. If anything, her tone was lilted with sheer concern. “What on Earth are you talkin’ about? I can’t help you unless you speak to me, Oskar.” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 11:48 PM
Say it, damn you. Just say those three words. "She kissed me, Blanche. I never meant for it to happen." He spoke slowly and quietly. 'Now look what you did, Oskar.' Another tear down his face. "It wasn't supposed to happen, I swear."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 20-May-20 11:54 PM
“Oh?” And just like that, her hand had fallen from his shoulder. Slowly, a brow arched, and the woman’s expression hardened substantially. She needn’t enquire as to who they were speaking of; she wasn’t entirely stupid. With a surprising and somewhat concerning coolness in her voice, she eventually spoke. “But it did happen, and I can’t imagine you were all too set on stoppin’ it.” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 20-May-20 11:59 PM
"She surprised me. We were talking and...it just happened." He shook his head. He never wanted to hurt anyone. He never meant to hurt her. He didn't. 'It happened, Oskar. Can't fix it now. Man up and face the music.' He swore never to cheat on someone, he knew the pain that came with it. That moment his ex wife had told him, something in his snapped. He knew exactly what that was like. "I never meant for it to happen, Blanche."
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-May-20 12:08 AM
“I’m afraid I’ve heard that one too many times for it to hold any meanin’ to me anymore.” She spoke plainly, an unnatural change to her seldom faltering amiability. One brow still raised, she studied his face, her own still contorted by frustration. “We both knew this wasn’t workin’ anymore, so why didn’t you just tell me about her? That was the least you could have done before makin’ me look like a complete fool.” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 21-May-20 12:14 AM
"No, no, no!" Fear or desperation, it was unclear. His voice sounded stronger now, but still defeated. "We're just friends. That's all we ever were! We were talking and I said something about my aunt and then she kissed me! We aren't a thing!" Dammit, Oskar. You damn fool. You knew exactly what would happen. Now it was like a waterfall down his face. He couldn't stop it anymore. he couldn't bear to look at her. Not for a second.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-May-20 12:21 AM
“For God’s sake, would you stop cryin’?Despite the relatively harsh request, Blanche’s voice maintained its stern softness. Her hand came to his shoulder again, firm but gentle, as though instructing the intel officer to get a grip. “Don’t you understand that’s not the part I’m bothered by? She’s gorgeous, young, and likely understands you in ways I never could. Hell, part of me is happy for you. What’s drivin’ me mad is this denial that you feel somethin’ for her as if I’m entirely stupid. I know men, and I sure as hell know when they’re lyin’ to me.” (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 21-May-20 12:28 AM
Oskar stood up, taking a few steps away. He wiped his eyes. "I am not lying. I don't feel anything for her." Stop. Stop your whining, Schneider. You know what you sound like. You know what you're saying is a lie. Admit it. Just admit it. You have feelings for her. He paused. He never turned to her. He chuckled dryly. "Gods, listen to me. I've had this exact conversation before, from your side of the pain. Did I ever tell you about that? I was married before." Stop talking. Just learn to shut up for once, Oskar.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-May-20 12:39 AM
In perhaps her most surprising reaction yet, Blanche couldn’t help but laugh as she was left seated alone. It was an incredulous, embittered sound, and the woman craned her neck so as to look up to Oskar where he stood. “Oh, I’m listenin’. And I recall you doin’ so, yes. Which is why I’m all the more insulted that you’re continuin’ to lie to my face. I’m not too sure what you want me to do, so if you’re done tellin’ me how to feel, I should probably get back to work.”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 21-May-20 12:47 AM
Oskar felt a pang of emotion. It was bitter and hateful. He had just opened painful elements of his soul. Pleaded with all his might...and all she can do is laugh. His tears stopped. He felt that snap of emotion in his chest. He felt it boiling inside him. It took all he had in him to not turn around and scream to high heavens. His hands formed fists began to shake. "Yes, you should. Good day." Oskar turned heel and walked to the door. He exited the holodeck.
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Commander Blanche Carlisle 21-May-20 01:01 AM
Blanche hadn’t been particularly stunned by his reaction; all she felt now was a grotesque sort of irritated humiliation. Similarly, the woman felt no inclination that she might have been cruel or unjust; in truth, she was utterly frustrated by his decision to up and leave in what appeared to be outright, obscenely childish rage. Exhaling an all too familiarly unbothered sigh, the woman stood, brushed herself free of goddamned sand, and turned towards the holodeck’s exit. “Computer, end program.*
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 25-May-20 07:42 PM
Maggie entered. Clearly the stank of that Blanche and Oskar fight had wore off. As she quickly replicated a purple sports bra and gold athletic pants. Setting up her favourite simulation. Computer. Run simulation Roode 4-2-9.” She smiled as the lights of an arena kicked in, it looked like Toronto in the year 2019. NBA Finals, she smiled as she got to playing, obviously making herself a raptors player because what else is she meant to do
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-May-20 12:59 AM
After a long while playing the great sport of basketball. Maggie sighed as she ended the simulation and got into more casual clothes. Before walking out.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-May-20 07:45 AM
He'd come in some time ago and was currently strolling through a Risian park with Bingsu trotting on the ground in front of him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-May-20 11:52 AM
About an hour or two later, he picked the dog up and headed out of the holodeck. Time to take care of some less pleasant business...
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 02:42 AM
[D] Risa at night with a full moon and magnificent stary sky with a few shooting stars. One of the shooting stars even looks like a defiant class starship going to warp. The waves were crashing in the background but he had made sure they were softly crashed on the shore. So that they could hear each other. The water was dark blue but it was warm enough to swim in if they wanted to go swimming. The sand was perfect and it felt like walking on little cloud particles. There was also a campfire on the beach for them to sit near and talk. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 02:43 AM
“How about a nice little summer house?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 02:48 AM
"Of course." Macolm said as he smiled at her. "Computer add 100 square meter summer house." [D] A little house with a green roof, and wood paneling on the sides there was a large window that looked out at the ocean that was only about 100 meters away. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 02:58 AM
“Now we can stay here and enjoy the view without being cold.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:00 AM
"It's prefect." Malcolm said as he walked over to it and set the cake and food on the table and walked back to Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:01 AM
Amy walked over to the house and set the wine and her uniform down on the front porch.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:03 AM
Malcolm followed her.
"It's just as wonderful as our first date with some new improvements that make it even more special."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:09 AM
“We’ve been together a full month. That’s a sign change should come.” She said looking at the house.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:11 AM
"Good change, I hope. It has been one amazing month." Malcolm said as he reached out his hand which were now free to hold. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:14 AM
She took his hand. “Here’s to many more.” She kisses him, passionately, under the moonlight.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:16 AM
"Many many more." Malcolm said beaming after they kissed.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:22 AM
“I forgot how beautiful this planet was.” She said smiling holding Malcolm’s hand.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:24 AM
"One day we will be looking up and kissing under the real Risian moon. Though I'm not sure that star will be there." Malcolm said pointing at the defiant class going to warp with his other hand. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:29 AM
“There are plenty of other stars in the galaxy.” She said gripping his hand firmly, not painfully.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:31 AM
"That's true though none of those stars in the real Risian night sky were made by me for you."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:35 AM
“True. But I’m willing to look past that little detail if you were there with me. Of course.”She added a smile as she looked at the stars.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:46 AM
"Yeah, it will be quite a trip." Malcolm said as he smiled and looked out at the stars as well.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:47 AM
“Should we stay in here over night?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:50 AM
"I would like too. Although we may want to visit our quarters and come back at some point."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 03:54 AM
“No!”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 03:58 AM
"Aright, I love it here, I had a first date with you here. Though, I do have a surprise for you back at our quarters but, that can wait." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:02 AM
She thought for a moment. She had to keep this boy away from their quarters for as long as humanly possible. “I love it here too. We can leave first thing tomorrow morning.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:08 AM
"Sounds like a plan. Shall walk around the beach for a bit? We could go to the summer house and eat." Malcolm said as his gaze diverted from the stars back to Amy. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:13 AM
“Sure. I remember we didn’t walk a whole lot our first date together.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:17 AM
"That is true we didn't, we talked and admired the stars. It was a amazing date." Malcolm said with a smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:20 AM
“It was an amazing date.” She chuckles. As she begins to walk along the beach.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:26 AM
"Just two young ensigns not know what was coming next." Malcolm said as they walked along the beach.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:28 AM
“Now Lieutenant, and we still don’t know.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:30 AM
"That's true but, I know no matter what happens we'll figure it out together."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:32 AM
“That’s right.” She said nodding in Agreement.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:36 AM
"I wonder what other adventures are out there among the stars waiting for us." Malcolm said thoughtfully.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:42 AM
“Remember. We explore strange new worlds and seek out aliens. We experience new adventures everyday.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:44 AM
"Your right." Malcolm chuckles. "Well should we walk back to the summer house and eat?"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:46 AM
“I did see some delicious things you were carrying.” She said grinning. “Let’s go back.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:51 AM
"We should rent a a little house like that when we go to Risa." Malcolm said as they walked closer to the summer hous the didn't walk to far away it was easily within view.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 04:53 AM
“Or buy one.” She suggests with a healthy grin from ear to ear.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 04:56 AM
"Let's do that. It could be our little vacation house." Malcolm said with a beaming smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:02 AM
“I’m sure we qualify for a nice house on the beach. However if we don’t get it, then we always have the one here on the Holodeck.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:04 AM
"I bet we can find something." Malcolm said as they walked into the summer house.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:05 AM
“Small cabin. One bedroom. No bathrooms.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:07 AM
"I feel like we might need a bathroom."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:07 AM
“Oh, we’re only gonna be here a day.”She pointed out.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:08 AM
"Oh here. I thought you were talking about the house we would own on Risa." Malcolm chuckled. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:18 AM
"Of course not! If we want a bathroom we can simply... order one in.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:22 AM
"Your right babe."Malcolm chuckles at his own stupidity and walked into the summer house. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:25 AM
* she followed him in.* “Quite cozy.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:25 AM
"Yeah I love this new addition."
Malcolm said as he sat down.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:26 AM
"So what did you bring?” She said sitting across from him.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:26 AM
"Well your favorite chocolate cake. I also have BLT warps just like we had on our first date."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:29 AM
She laughs at the menu selections. The takes in a deep breath.”You never cease to amaze me Mal.” She picked up her bottle of Chardonnay, and reads off the label. “Rayme Ritchie Vineyard, wine just like I promised.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:32 AM
"Sounds excellent." Malcolm said handing her a plate with a wrap on it. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:35 AM
Before she took the plate. She cracked open her wine. Pouring the white liquid into two clear glasses. Then she places the bottle down with a delicate sound against the hardwood table. Then she took the plate. “Thank you.”She said with a grateful smile. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:45 AM
"To, you Amy the most amazing woman I have ever met and to us may there be many months and years to come." Malcolm raises one of the glasses with champagne and motions like toasts.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:48 AM
She too raises her glass to make a delicate clink with his. “I’ll admit I Am a little jealous I didn’t get to make the toast.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:49 AM
"You'll get the next one. We can switch off." Malcolm said with a smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:51 AM
“Oh I’m certain what happens tomorrow will be cause for celebration.” She fashioned a sinister chuckle then proceeded to take a sip of her wine.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:55 AM
"Well I can't wait for tomorrow, then. I would also like to enjoy the night with you." Malcolm said a little confused, running through all the possibilities.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:27 AM
“Although we should return to our quarters. Because that’s where my gift is.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:31 AM
"That is where my gift to you is as well."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:34 AM
“I Think you’re gonna like this gift.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:36 AM
"Well we can go and come back." Malcolm said reaching out his hand and standing up.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:39 AM
“No, we can’t go now.”She said nervously.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:41 AM
"Oh..Tomorrow then." Malcolm said sitting down. He was very confused.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:42 AM
“Thank you! For understanding..”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:44 AM
"Of course babe." Malcolm said sitting down.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:45 AM
She finally began to eat. Nearly forgetting the last she had a decent meal.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:46 AM
Malcolm started eating as well.
"What do you think?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:49 AM
“Tastes just like the one from our first date.”She smiles.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:50 AM
"This time we have desert, though."
Malcolm said smiling back.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:51 AM
“And a drink worthy of it.”She arched an eyebrow taking a sip of the wine again.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:55 AM
"Yes this is amazing champagne." Malcolm said taking another sip nursing it.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:58 AM
“I love the taste. It complements the wraps well.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:59 AM
"Yeah, it is sweet mixed with the right amount of salt from the warp."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:03 AM
“The wine is from circa 2379. A perfect year. It’s astonishing how perfectly the replicator can synthesize the patterns of the wine, while maintaining the age of the grapes.”She takes a deep breath, swirling the wine in its glass before continuing. “It’s quite elegant really.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:07 AM
"It was a good year for wine. It is quite an interesting process." Malcolm said finishing his food and scooching over to where Amy was and putting his arm around her upper shoulder and back.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:10 AM
She lounged a little in the chair so that their heights alighted perfectly. “Now that I think about it. I didn’t go to work today.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:11 AM
"What did you do today?"
Malcolm said after kissing her on the cheek.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:14 AM
“Just...private stuff.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:16 AM
"You are certainly a mysterious woman."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:17 AM
“I try to be discreet.” She chuckles, finishing off the wine.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:19 AM
"You are quite discreet you'll get no argument from me." Malcolm said grinning. "Every time I get to find out a little more of your secrets the more I fall in love with you though."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:22 AM
She crosses one leg over the other. “Don’t worry, this won’t be a secret for long. You’ll know today actually.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:25 AM
"Today...Already? Time really does travel at warp speed when I'm with you."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:25 AM
She leans over to kiss him. “Happy anniversary babe.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:28 AM
Malcolm said after they finished kissing. "Happy anniversary babe."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:28 AM
She smiles shaking her head playfully in denial. “I can’t believe it’s been a month already.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:30 AM
"It feels like just yesterday we were moving in together." Malcolm said smiling and looking at Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:32 AM
“Does the sun rise in this program?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:33 AM
"Yes the sunrises at around 0600 or so but, we can push it back a bit."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:34 AM
“I’d like to watch the sunset. Together. And maybe take a day nap before duty?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:37 AM
"I'd like that too." Malcolm said hugging Amy a little tighter in a playful romantic way not so much that he was squeezing her. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:40 AM
“If it’s beautiful at night. I’d absolutely love to see what it’s like during the morning. The last time we enjoyed a sunset together was when we were on shore leave.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:45 AM
"That was a while ago, I kind of missed watching them with you. I like watching sunsets with you." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:48 AM
“And I with you.”She smiles.”this is a good time. I’m pretty sure the only people on duty are those on the night shift. So we have the holodeck to ourselves until dawn.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:49 AM
"Yeah, I wonder if anyone is on the night shift since we're docked. Only probably a few repair crews and a few bridge officers." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:54 AM
“It’ll be a pretty dull shift I can tell you that. With the warp core dormant I imagine engineering is quite slow?”she said looking at him.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 07:57 AM
"Yeah nothing much to do but, work on the station and Johannsson."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 07:59 AM
“What’s it like over there? I read the reports from the other nurses assigned to DS22, and I’ve been cataloging the cryo-patients.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:02 AM
"Destroyed mostly making sure their systems are operational again. Is difficult after some of the freezing those microprocessors have seen." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:03 AM
“Are they using old school isolinear chips? Or have they gotten with the times and switched to Bio-neural circuitry?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:06 AM
"Bio-neural circuitry it is quite an advanced station I would have liked to see it when it is fully operational."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:09 AM
Amy arched an eyebrow. “Sounds amazing. Just like our ship. If I remember correctly, the bio-neural circuitry triples the processing speed of the computer, compared to the old school ISOs doesn’t it?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:13 AM
"It does but, they're not as robust as isolinear chips they catch get a disease or frostbite in some cases. That's why Bio-neural circuitry isn't used on every ship." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:14 AM
“Disease?”That catches her attention even more. She’s only read a little about this experimental technology. “You mean they can get sick?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:14 AM
"It is living tissue like you and me."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:18 AM
“That’s amazing!”She said genuinely astonished. “So, if it’s living tissue why can’t the ship think for itself? Why hasn’t it mutinied?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:20 AM
Malcolm chuckles. "It doesn't have a conscientious like you and me. It can't think for it's self it thinks what we tell it to." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:21 AM
“However, aren’t some ship functions automated to make systems more accessible and take non essential loads off the crew?” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:22 AM
"True but, behind that are people like my father who spend countless hours programming them how to know how to do those tasks."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:25 AM
“Sounds very complicated. I’m glad I became a medical officer and not an engineer. No offense but I’m not cut out for that line of work.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:27 AM
"Well I'm definitely not cut out to be a medical officer. I think we both choose the right fields for ourselves."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:28 AM
“You know what? Have you ever heard of the nova class refit? They’re a class of small science starship.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:30 AM
"Yes Nova class can reach warp factor 8. I think they have less then a hundred crew."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:31 AM
“How about next date, we take command of one? I’ll be first officer, you be captain.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:32 AM
"Sure, exploring the universe with you, sounds like fun to me."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:33 AM
“We should probably come up with a name for it. How about USS.Cape?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:35 AM
"Sounds good to me commander." Malcolm said with a playful smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:36 AM
“Then I look forward to launching from ESD, captain. when should we go?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:37 AM
"How about Saturday?"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:38 AM
“Sounds great to me. Shall we invite anyone else?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:40 AM
"I thought it would be just the two of us but, you can invite some people if you want. Who did you have in mind?"
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:41 AM
“Anyone who would wanna play helmsman, or tactical.”
“Then again. We can just insert Holodeck characters. Huh?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:44 AM
"The holograms might get less upset if the captain kisses the first officer. Though it could be fun to have people with us."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:46 AM
“Yeah. I mean. It might be a little inappropriate for the commander to kiss the first officer.” She said smiling.”But rank has its privileges.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:49 AM
"That it does." Malcolm said leaning over to kiss Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:50 AM
“I don’t know about you. But I’m definitely beat.”She says after their kiss.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:53 AM
"Yeah I am to. I love you babe. Happy anniversary! See you later today." Malcolm said resting his arms around her in a hug and leaning over to kiss her goodnight.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:55 AM
“Oh, and by the way you can’t go back to our quarters. At least not until after I’m awake. It’s a medical issue I have to clear you in order for you to be able to return our quarters.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:57 AM
"Alright." Malcolm said with a smile not really believing it so much this time but, going with her story all the same.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 08:59 AM
“Goodnight, happy anniversary.”*She would shift to a more comfortable position before drifting off to sleep.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 08:59 AM
Malcolm soon drifted off to sleep as well.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:08 PM
Malcolm awoke and removed his arms from the hug he was giving Amy. He then got up and quietly walked out of the holodeck. (edited)
Malcolm walked in and set the eclair and latte on the table. He then ate his doughnut. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:52 PM
Amy was awake soon after him. She looked around slightly troubled, she was disoriented because they had been on the Holodeck so long.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:54 PM
"Good morning babe. Sleep well?" Malcolm said smiling atAmy as she awoke.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 05:55 PM
“Oh yeah. I forgot we were on the Holodeck.”She sat upright.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 05:57 PM
"Yeah we are. I reset the time the sun will rise later. So that we could watch it together also, I got you a latte and eclair." Malcolm said handing her the plate with the eclair and the cup with the latte. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:01 PM
She took them with slightly frizzled hair, she sipped the latte and ate the eclair. “You’re very thoughtful. This is exactly what I needed.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:02 PM
"Of course babe, anything for you." Malcolm said as he hugged her and kissed her on the cheek.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:06 PM
“It’s the little things that really impress the ladies.”She said smiling. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:08 PM
"I'm only trying to impress one lady and her name is Amy." Malcolm said smiling back. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:11 PM
“I’m glad I don’t have to worry about competition.” She took a long sip of the latte and then finished the eclair.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:12 PM
[D] The sun begins to rise as Amy finished her eclair.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:15 PM
She wipes the crumbs away from her mouth. And looks out the windows of the summer house in awe.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:18 PM
Malcolm rests his arm around Amy. Looks at the amazing view just like how he remembered it was on Risa, of course the program was based on his memory.
"I can't wait to see the real Risian sunrise with you." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:22 PM
“There’s no way it looks this good in reality, no offense but I refuse to believe it looks this good.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:22 PM
"Well it is based on my memory so it might be a little different. I tried to make it as accurate as I could." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:25 PM
“Maybe I don’t wanna see real Risa, this is already amazing as it is.”She said jokingly smiling.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:27 PM
Malcolm chuckles at Amy's joke. "We should try ion surfing. I don't think I have done that since I was like ten." Malcolm said thoughtfully looking at the waves. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:28 PM
“I’ve never done that.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:30 PM
"Well it will be interesting to try when we get there. You are hovering above the water yet you still get wet from the water splashing up at you. It is pretty fun." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:33 PM
“That sounds...incredibly dangerous. And speaking on danger I think it’s time for us to get a real breakfast in our stomachs.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:36 PM
"Sounds good to me." Malcolm said standing up and reaching out his hand.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:38 PM
She stood up taking the black bag which contained her uniform. Then with the other hand she took Malcom’s.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:40 PM
Malcolm grabbed his folded uniform with the plates which were in a bag. "Computer door." Malcolm called out to the computer.
[D] The door appeared.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:41 PM
“You wanna know they one advantage of the holodeck that Risa can’t possibly match?” She said walking toward the door.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Jun-20 06:42 PM
"What is that?" Malcolm said as he walked with her.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Jun-20 06:43 PM
“We can’t take the summer house with us. And it’s not as private.”She said with a smile. Walking through the doors.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 05:56 AM
Entering the holodeck, he started up their old dance program and turned to her with a smile. "Ready?"
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 05:58 AM
"I'm ready." Zeza said still wearing the Kimono. She was a impulsive woman when it came to dancing.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 05:58 AM
"Wanna start us off?" He reache down, taking her hand in his.
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:02 AM
"Sure." Zeza said as she put her hands on his shoulders and took a step to the right. (edited)
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:03 AM
"What was it? One step forward and the other back?"
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:04 AM
"Yep. That's right Tarmy-warmy." Zeza said with a smile.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:08 AM
"One step forward, one step back..." He put his left leg forward, trying not to step on her foot. Now that'd be rather painful...
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:11 AM
"There you go but, less like your trying so hard to step on my feet. I can take it if you step on them." Zeza said with a said with a smile.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:22 AM
"If you say so." The other foot forward now - he was getting the hang of it now, more or less.
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:23 AM
"Alright, you ready to try a spin again?" Zeza said as they continued to dance.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:24 AM
"I promise to catch you if you fall." He declared, loosening his grip on her hand.
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:25 AM
Zeza spun around it wasn't prefect but, they did it.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:30 AM
"There we go! You did it. Need some work, but we did it. C'mere." He pulled her close and leaned in to kiss her.
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:39 AM
Zeza kissed him back. "Needs some work ehh..." Zeza said with an eyebrow raised. (edited)
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:43 AM
"It still looked good and I'm okay with that. Don't worry. I don't think any less of you as a dancer." He hugged her gently.
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:49 AM
"Thanks Tarna." Zeza said hugging him back. "Let's keep trying."
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:50 AM
"It'll be perfect one day. I believe in you." He let go of her again, gently grasping her hand. "One more try?"
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:52 AM
"Yeah." Zeza said getting back into where she was before.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:52 AM
"Alright. One more try. On the count of three?"
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:53 AM
"One...Two...Three." Zeza said as she started leading the dance again. (edited)
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 06:56 AM
This time was much easier - Jem'hadar fast learning has its perks. He was a lot more confident this time.
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 06:57 AM
Zeza spun around flawlessly.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:01 AM
"Perfect." He grinned and hugged her again. "We're going to kill the next ship's ball. Huh?"
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 07:02 AM
"Yes we are." Zeza said with a smile.
"We will be turning heads left and right."
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:12 AM
"Yeah. Scaly man and hot blue lady. Prom king and prom queen. Eh?" He kissed her on the forehead and pulled away, stretching. "Well then. I promised you a piano recital, shall we?"
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 07:15 AM
"Yes we shall."
Zeza said as she hugged him.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:17 AM
He patted her hear and made his way to the piano in the corner of the room and sitting down in front of the keys. “Well then. Empyrean Suite... let’s go, shall we?” Scaly fingers moved expertly over the keys, playing a dark-sounding melody that filled the entire holodeck.
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 07:21 AM
Zeza sat quietly listening intently as Tarna played.
"That was beautiful Tarna!" Zeza said after the song was over.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:24 AM
“Thanks. It’s a war hymn, actually. I find it odd that sometimes music so beautiful comes from things so grim. Y’know?” (edited)
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 07:28 AM
"I understand that Tarna." Zeza said as she wrapped Tarna in a hug.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:32 AM
"Yeah. The world's a weird place sometimes... and you know what? I'm okay with that. Weird in good ways sometimes too."
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 07:34 AM
"Yeah it is though I think that is just the way the galaxy is."
"It always has been and always will be."
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:35 AM
"And that's also okay." He hugged her closer to him, gently rubbing her arm. "I like that."
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 07:36 AM
"I do too." Zeza said with a smile.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:38 AM
"Home we go? Or is there something else you wanna do here?"
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Zeza 12-Jun-20 07:38 AM
"Home sounds good to me."
Zeza said as she grabbed his hand.
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KardasXRT 12-Jun-20 07:43 AM
"Okay, okay. A shower and then we can go cuddle all you want." Grinning, he wrapped his arm around her and led her out after ending the program.
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Deleted User 14-Jun-20 04:19 AM
She stood at the door, just slightly taller with her heels on. Hatsu assumed that the man would know which program he’d want.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 14-Jun-20 04:22 AM
Oskar stopped at the door as well. He typed something in on the wall console next to the door. "Program ready." The computer chirped and he looked down at her. "Ready?" He asked.
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Deleted User 14-Jun-20 04:25 AM
There came a nod from her, looking up expectantly.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 14-Jun-20 04:29 AM
The doors opened to reveal a city street only lit by the shop lights on either side and the street lamps that shone white beams onto the black street. It was night time in this no name city, and it was quiet. One could hear some soft jazz in the background coming from a club about 20 feet in front of them. He stepped in with her. "So, what do you think?"
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Deleted User 14-Jun-20 04:33 AM
Oh it’s wonderful.Her voice grew soft as she took a peak around what she could. There were few things about old Earth and aspects like this on Andoria that she adored. . it was just perfect. With ease, she interlocked her arm with his. “Shall we?”
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 14-Jun-20 04:35 AM
"Of course." Oskar said as they walked together. He led her to the club and opened the door for her, letting her go in first.
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Deleted User 14-Jun-20 04:39 AM
As Momo strolled in, she was greeted with the array of scents. Whether it was the occasional drink that was too strong, or the puff of a cigar that filtered into the air. All of it just added to the ambiance of the room she had entered. It wasn’t entirely spirited, instead, it felt lowkey in a way.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 14-Jun-20 04:41 AM
Men sat at the bar, talking and laughing over a radio baseball game. The band played a soft and melodic jazz, where couple on the dancefloor slow danced, holding each other close.
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Deleted User 15-Jun-20 04:10 AM
[D] The two had spent the night drinking and dancing to the smooth music that played in the background. As the night went on, slowly, the club had emptied - the once bright men who had been viewers to the ball game had gone, most of the dancing couples vanished. What remained were simply Momo and Oskar in the middle. Two stark individuals perfectly complimenting eachother. It wasn't until the sound of the shipwide comms had broke their immersive trance. The all hands on deck had stolen away Oskar back to the intel hubs. A shame.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:11 AM
He walked into the holodeck with Zeza. "Any place in mind?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 04:15 AM
"We should probably go somewhere warm before we go to Andor." Zeza said thoughtfully. (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:17 AM
"How about... a beach or something? We can go swimming if you like." He suggested. "And dinner by the beachside?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 04:19 AM
"Sounds perfect Tarna. I think that is exactly where we need to go." Zeza said as she kissed his cheek.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:23 AM
"Besides. I think you'd look amazing in a swimsuit. Computer, a beach, make it about midday." [D]The scene around them shifted to a regular beach, the sea and sand to their front, a small resort and changing rooms to their back. "Meet you at the seaside in a couple of minutes?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 04:26 AM
"Race you." Zeza said as she ran to the changing rooms and got her bikini on as fast as she could.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:32 AM
"This ain't a race!" He chuckled and opted to simply plod along behind her and get into a changing room, trading his outfit for a green two-piece swimsuit.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 04:35 AM
Zeza stepped out of the changing room and ran to the ocean. She immediately waded in then when the water reached her waist she dove all the way in. (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:37 AM
He joined her sometime later, though he wasn't the strongest swimmer. For some reason the Dominion didn't think to breed swimming ability into their soldiers. Oops.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 04:43 AM
"Hey there handsome." Zeza said as she swam up to him. She was a pretty strong swimmer probably because it was one of the exercises she did to stay fit.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:48 AM
"Hey." He chuckled, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Yep. You look absolutely gorgeous."
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 04:52 AM
"So any place in particular we should swim too?" (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 04:56 AM
"Up and down the beach? No one to bother us anyway. Y'know? Besides, I need the exercise."
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 04:59 AM
"Can we race?" Zeza said with a flirty smile. She liked racing Tarna to places. (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:00 AM
"Well." The smile morphed into a smirk somewhat. "Sounds fun. Does the winner get anything?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:04 AM
"If I win you have to play me something on the piano, ans if you win I'll give you a passionate kiss. Sound fair?" Zeza said with a smile. She was ready to go.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:06 AM
"Challenge accepted. Though I suspect you'll kiss me either way. Am I wrong?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:07 AM
"No, but one of them will be more passinionate than the other." (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:08 AM
"Fine. I look forward to it," He grinned. "On the count of three?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:11 AM
"one...two...three" Zeza said as she started swimming as fast as she could she really wanted to hear Tarna play a song on the piano.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:15 AM
He was right behind her - he wanted that kiss. Plus, his arms were aching from the mission already; this and playing the piano would probably not be the best idea. But hey, a deal was a deal. He dived down underwater, trying to get under her and hopefully get ahead while he could.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:19 AM
Tarna had knocked Zeza off course she started swimming the wrong dieection. Her eyesight in salt water was very bad.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:20 AM
That he noticed - he wasn't about to win that way. If he was going to get that victory he would get it honorably. So he immediately swam up to her and shook her. "Hey. You're kind of of course..."
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:22 AM
Zeza looked bewildered, she looked at Tarna. (edited)
"Are you sure?"
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:23 AM
"Yep." He nodded to the end of their circuit, which was about 90 degrees off of where she was swimming.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:24 AM
"Aahh... Tarmy, that's sweet of you. I think you already earned your passionate kiss." (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:26 AM
"After the race - then you can kiss me all you want. Sound good?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:27 AM
"Yep." She was off again swimming towards tbe finish line.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:28 AM
He took off like a shot behind her, diving back down under the water to try and get ahead of her while she wasn't looking.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:31 AM
Zeza swam as fast aa she could towards the finish line.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:33 AM
He eventually found himself slowing down near the finish line, which allowed Zeza to pass him. His arms felt fit to snap in half anyway.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:35 AM
Zeza slowed down as well letting him cross the finish line first.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:37 AM
That he did, reaching the rock which they'd designated as their end point and popped up above the surface of the water with a grin.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:41 AM
"I guess you win. I think I owe you a kiss if not two."
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:44 AM
"Two is fine. One here and one back in our quarters. Sound good?" He reached out to her, gently wrapping a scaly arm around her and bringing her close to his chest.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:45 AM
She gave him a long passionate kiss.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:47 AM
He leaned in very, very eagerly indeed, bringing his hands up to gently hold her cheeks between them.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:50 AM
"One more back at our quarters." Zeza said after they had kissed. She still hugged Tarna close.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 05:53 AM
"Sounds good. I'd love that." He replied, tracing circles into her back. "Couple more rounds before we head home?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 05:56 AM
"Yep, lets go for round number two."
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 06:02 AM
"And maybe this time I'll have to play you that piano piece. Or... the loser picks dinner. Sound good?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 06:08 AM
"Sounds good to me. I was thinking eggs Benedict." (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 06:13 AM
"Lobster stew. Back the way we came. Ready? Three... two... one." He dove back under again.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 06:15 AM
Zeza dove in right after him. She was a quick swimmer, she was right behind him in no time.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 06:21 AM
He slowed down this time, letting her pass him. His arms were getting way too tired anyway.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 06:24 AM
Zeza zoomed by Tarna. She was thinking about was how good lobster stew is.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 06:34 AM
He made one last push, reachinf their endpoint at the same time as her. How coincidental.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 06:41 AM
"Looks like a tie."
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 06:43 AM
"We'll have both for dinner. Sound good? Besides, I'm starving - figthing on the ground, shooting MACOs and hunting admirals is hungry work."
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 06:46 AM
"I bet. Sorry I was unable to accompany you on the away mission."
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 06:51 AM
"Nah. It's alright. It was living hell down there - but nothing I can't handle." He chuckled dryly and clambered out of the water, laying flat on the sandy beach.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 06:52 AM
"Well, shall we eat?"
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 06:53 AM
"Home first,"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 07:06 AM
"Alright, I'm ready I guess."
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 07:08 AM
"Change back and we can head out?" He returned to the changing room, swapping his swimsuit for the same outfit he'd worn when coming in earlier.
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 07:11 AM
Zeza walked into the changing room and got on her red dress. She then waltzed back out to the beach looking for Tarna.
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 07:13 AM
He was already waiting for her at the holodeck entrance with a grin on his face. "Well. Ready to go, my little red flower?"
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Zeza 23-Jun-20 07:17 AM
"I am, ready green tree." Zeza said trying to come up with another nickname but, that was all she came up with. (edited)
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KardasXRT 23-Jun-20 07:21 AM
"Pah. It works. I'll be your tree trunk to lean on always if you'll bloom bright for me always." He decided, ending the program and stepping out of the holodeck.
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 05:48 PM
[D] Right, bar can go here come get your drinks and stuff
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:50 PM
Shoto turned round dizzingly fast "OH!" He looked at the guy. He was an Ex-Borg as well. Shoto flushed. He brang out his hand- but it was shaking so hard it took ages to actually meet the other person's. "H-h-hello.... M-My name is uhh.. Sh... Ensign Sh-Shoto Ar-arishi... I-"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 05:50 PM
"My- my name's Aaron, you must be new onboard..." (edited)
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:50 PM
He looked- with the corner of his eye- to see Eirson behind him.
"Y-Yes... I am...". The conversation was thick with awkwardness. What must the other guy be thinking..?
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 05:51 PM
"Oh." 'Oh' indeed. So he was new, it was fair he didn't know about the party. "No worries, man. I know what it's like to be new 'round here." He smiled reassuringly at the new Ensign. "We're a bit partyin' right now as you can see, but you can always pass at sickbay on Deck 6, assumin' you've dropped your things at your quarters..?" He turned to Aaron. "Hey! Huh... Miller, right? Names aren't my forte, ha." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:52 PM
[Kya] Kya entered with Shilen. Hoping along as she got a nice wine from the bar, smiling as she takes a sip “So uh. Any plans for shore leave Shilen?”
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:52 PM
He looked back to Eirson "Y-Yeh sorry. I havent dro-dropped off my stuff. I'll do-do that..."His face went from red to pale. His vision blurred slightly as he tried to calm down.
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Knightlife2 23-Jun-20 05:53 PM
"Not at the moment, no. What about you?" She grabbed a bottle of springwine from the bar and headed for the door of #holodeck-three
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 23-Jun-20 05:54 PM
[Kya] Kya walked along with the Bajoran. “Oh I don’t know, maybe go to Moscow again?”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 05:54 PM
"Yeah, it is" He turned to Shoto, a welcoming smile on his face "If you ever want to talk, my quarters are on deck 12"
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 05:56 PM
"S-So are mine...". He looked at "Miller"- and then turned to face Eirson. "I'Il go to sick b-bay straight after d-dropping off...... you k-know....".Shoto hated himself for making this conversation awkward.
Shoto stared at Miller. He was willing- more with his thoughts that his body language- if he could come with him. Of course- he wasnt telepathic- but he hoped that the other guy would understand. He DID NOT want to be alone.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 06:02 PM
"Hey, I told ya no worries, right? Drop there whenever you can, it doesn't take much time and then you can go on your day! My quarters are on that deck too, if you need anything... though I'm more often than not at sickbay, and I appreciate when I don't meet people there often, y'know" He finished, joking. He could feel the other guy wasn't comfortable and tried to lighten the mood. (edited)
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 06:03 PM
He nodded- sweating. Shoto wiped it away as his head cleared slightly. He felt the tiniest bit better. It was alright- a kind of... Hopefully it would be over soon though.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 06:03 PM
Fortunately, Aaron read the signs "Computer, activate the Emergency Bartending Hologram" He turned to Shoto again, his face still wearing the smile "I'll come with you, I need a checkup anyway."
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Weebamagic 23-Jun-20 06:04 PM
((please state the nature of the alchoholic emergen- oh...
Shoto nearly fainted. Thank god it was ok. "O-Ok...." He walked out of the holodeck- picking up his bags as he went along. Shoto heaved them along as his pace decreased bit by bit. He took one last look at Eirson (who he hoped to see in Sickbay soon) and the raucous party. Thank god that was over.
He walked into the#turbolift-one
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 06:07 PM
Aaron walked around the bar and followed, leaving the EBH to do it's job
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 06:07 PM
Newt waved at Shoto with a smile as he left. He left himself towards the tables, sipping at his drink.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Jun-20 07:06 PM
Newt walked towards the bar, then thought otherwise and left the party. He was a nurse, not a party type of guy. Ok, technically you could be both but whatever.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:09 PM
“Seems so much more spacious in here.”She said as they walked into the room.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:12 PM
"Yeah a lot less crowded."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:14 PM
“The bar looks to be in one piece.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:17 PM
"Yeah, looks like they can get us some drinks."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:19 PM
“Let’s go!”Amy said walking ahead of him.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:20 PM
Malcolm followed closely behind her.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:21 PM
Once reaching the bar, Amy places an order for some red whine. Which seemed like an exquisite drink to be sipping during this occasion.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:24 PM
Malcolm orders a margarita and took a seat next to Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:25 PM
“Did you have a chance to call you’re mom and dad now that comms are back up?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:29 PM
"I did they are safe thankfully. They heard from Nathan and he doing well on his new ship."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:31 PM
“Oh yeah? That boy’s gonna be a captain someday. Maybe even outrank you.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:34 PM
"Yeah maybe one day. He has got stuff to learn before then."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:35 PM
“I’m sure he’s gonna make a wonderful CO someday.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:37 PM
"Well you will too, one day. I'm certain of that."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:38 PM
“Who knows, maybe I’ll become head of medical.”She smiles jokingly.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:41 PM
"One day maybe. By then we will hopefully had many years together."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:43 PM
“I’d be happy to spend the rest of my life with you.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 08:50 PM
"Seems like such a short time, to spend with you. I was hoping for at least two life times we better make the most of it. " Malcolm said with a flirty smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 08:53 PM
“Maybe we can squeeze one or too in.”She said sarcastically, leaning in for a kiss.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 09:00 PM
Malcolm kissed her passionalty. "We got a lot to do before, then."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 09:02 PM
“You think we’ve got enough time?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 09:04 PM
"I doubt it but, we'll do our best." Malcolm said with smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 09:07 PM
“We’re Starfleet Officers, if this position has taught me anything, it’s that if you wanna get something done you’d better start while you can.” [D] The bartender finally brought their drinks. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:09 PM
Aaron walked in, ordering a drink and sitting down (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 09:10 PM
"Yeah, well we got some time to get started."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 09:12 PM
"I thought we already were far ahead?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 09:21 PM
"We are, very far ahead. We have a house and making a boat together. We are making quite the life for oursleves." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 09:26 PM
“I can Agee with that if only people stopped trying to ruing it.”She took a sip of her wine.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 09:29 PM
The android officer then walked into the second holodeck, walking towards an empty table and sitting down.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:30 PM
Seeing Ghost, Aaron walked over and sat down opposite him
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 09:31 PM
"They might try but, so long as we have each other then they will not succeed." Malcolm said as he took a sip of his margarita. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 09:31 PM
Seeing that Aaron sitting down on the same table, he then offered a wave, before saying. "Greetings, Ensign.. How are you today?"
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 09:32 PM
“That’s the truth.”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:33 PM
"I'm alright, I haven't been getting much sleep lately though" Aaron was visibly tired
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 09:35 PM
"Oh.. Well then, I'm sorry to hear about that. Anyways, what would you like to talk about?" He asked, attempting to bring up a conversation topic for the two of them to discuss, so that it won't become awkward.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:37 PM
"I'm making good progress on my robot that I'm building" The good thing was, was that they had a common topic between them. Robots
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 09:38 PM
"We got many more adventures to come, babe. I can't wait to keep exploring this galaxy with you." Malcolm said with a smile. "How is your wine?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 09:39 PM
"A robot, hmm? What type of robot is it, exactly? What is its design, or main functionality? How long have you been building the robot, exactly?" Ghost asked, getting interested in the topic.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:42 PM
"I'm planning on it being a medical robot, and I started designing it all the way back to when I was in rehab as something to do, it ended gaining some ground, and when I got assigned back to Phoenix I started to build it"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 09:45 PM
"Interesting, I'm sure the officers at Medical will appreciate your efforts in making ease in their work. Do you have a designation for it or not?" The android inquired, wishing to know more about the robot.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:47 PM
"Not yet, as of now I'm just calling it 'My robot'. But for my first time I think it's going well!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 09:50 PM
"I'm glad to hear that.. Robotics is an interesting subject to learn about." He commented.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:52 PM
"I know right! There's so much room to innovate and make it your own!" Aaron was getting excited now just thinking about it (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 09:56 PM
"Indeed, it is a subject that allows for innovation, much like other branches of science." The android officer commented.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 09:58 PM
"Enough about my life, how are things in Operations?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 10:01 PM
"They're fine and steady, everything's going quite well and there haven't been any issues that arose."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 10:03 PM
"That's good, how are things with yourself? Sorry about the... words scratched in my room by the way"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 10:08 PM
"I'm fine, so to speak. I've been way too focused with work.. And about the words? It's okay, Ensign."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 23-Jun-20 10:15 PM
"Thank you, it must have taken a long time to clean them up, along with the dents"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 10:19 PM
"Like I said before, it's fine. I understand the circumstances, so I don't hold any ill-feelings towards you about them." He said reassuringly. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 11:10 PM
“The wine is nice. How’s your drink?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 11:12 PM
"It's good, nice and tropical."
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 11:12 PM
“Hey should we get out of here?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 11:14 PM
"Yeah, sounds good. I was finished with my drink anyway."
Malcolm said taking the last sip.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 11:15 PM
Amy didn’t quite finish her but she set it down Anyways.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 11:16 PM
"Well should we go?" Malcolm said standing up. He waved at Aaron and reached out his hand to Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 11:18 PM
“How about the observation lounge. I hear there’s not much to look at but the stars are just as wonderful when we’re sitting still.” She took his hand smiling.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 11:20 PM
"Sounds lovely, we also have a pretty good view of Earth."
Malcolm said as he smiled back.
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Lieutenant Mino 23-Jun-20 11:23 PM
“Good thing we won’t have to walk too far.” Amy added, she hadn’t seen earth in a while, she reasonably distanced herself from it.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 23-Jun-20 11:27 PM
"It is quite serene and beautiful from up here." Malcolm said as they walked out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 23-Jun-20 11:42 PM
"This conversation was rather interesting, Ensign.. But I have to go for now. I hope we have discussions like these more in the future." He said, before standing up and exiting the holodeck and into the hallway.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 09:45 PM
Ibiss entered the holodeck and said "Computer, make some enemies for me to fight, increasing difficulty after every opponent till I get defeated, than repeat that opponent till I defeat him, and randomize the battlefield every so often" Than started to do his more active exercises, like his mother would have probably wanted him to
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 09:56 PM
Walking into the holodeck, the COO was a little bit surprised when he saw Ibiss in the holodeck, believing that the room was empty. He simply called out to the transporter technician, saying. "Hey Ensign.. How are you?" (edited)
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 09:57 PM
Ibiss jumped when he was called out getting slashed across the chest by a klingon and landing on his back "Ow."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 10:01 PM
He winced when he witnessed the transporter technician get slashed, so he said, "Computer, end simulation." And then he walked over to Ibiss, and slowly began to help the Andorian up, saying. "I'm so, so sorry Ensign. I didn't mean to startle you. Are you alright?"
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 10:04 PM
Ibiss grunted "Yup, I'm alright," Ibiss shook his head to get his bearing "Don't, don't worry sir, sorry just didn't expect anyone to pop in. I am good, just trying to get over all this time travel stuff, trying to focus my mind and that. although, I am glad that our time with the agent is over and we can get back to being starfleet."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 10:11 PM
"Mhm.. I can agree partially. We have a week of shore leave to relax and unwind before being sent back into the expanse of space. And you can carry on your simulation, Ensign. I'll just watch from the sidelines- I'm not really in the mood for some physical training right now." The android mentioned.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 10:13 PM
Ibiss just nodded, "Thank you sir. Sorry if I took up your slot for the holodeck or something along that line..?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 10:16 PM
"It's fine- There's always the eventuality that stuff like this can occur, so I'm fine with it, Ensign." The android mentioned, before taking a set to the sidelines where he would spectate.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 10:22 PM
Ibiss just nodded to the andorian than said "Computer, resume simulation. but have where Lt Cmdr. Ghost has a spectating view." [D] Ghost saw that they were in a cave like system, and 2 Klingons with bat'leths appeared in front of Ibiss and Ibiss began to spar against the two, focusing his attention on one and every time the second came in attempting to knock him back so he had a few more seconds on the first one, slowly, and somewhat barely, defeating the two
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 10:34 PM
[D] The next level that happened was with 3 Klingons, the scenery that time changed to where they were in an area with a few ponds near them and a paths going around them, similar to Starfleet academy, and using the terrain to his advantage Ibiss quickly attacked the sole Klingon behind him slashed his throat, than after a few minutes of fighting slowly defeated the 3 Klingons, the next level was with a Jem'Hadar, where ibiss this time focused on counter attacking the jem'hadar with their long halberd (idk the actual name of it), and the levels slowly, and slower after every level afterwards, some with repeats, got to a level where we was faced heralds, and Ibiss attempted to one on one with a heard with a mace, and after 30 attempts, every 5 levels the scenery changing, most times Ibiss only scratching the beasts armor, and Ibiss flying everywhere, sometimes into lava, sometimes into walls, sometimes the beast just crushed him, and after that 30th attempt Ibiss was sweating "Computer... End program." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 10:39 PM
During all of that, he'd spectate, wincing a little when he saw the transporter technician get himself hit by the enemies. After the simulation ended, he would then walk over to the Andorian man, clapping a little as he walked over as a sign of encouragement. "Good job, Ensign.. You were a good fighter in the simulation."
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 10:41 PM
Ibiss shook his head "Thank you sir. Those heralds though, somewhat hard to believe we could fight even against the creatures, even ignoring the Iconians." Ibiss after a few seconds of panting slowly straightened up
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 10:47 PM
He shrugged his shoulders, before saying. "Perhaps, Ensign, perhaps. If I may ask, how are you planning on spending your shore leave?" The android asked, folding his arms to his chest in the process.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 10:49 PM
Ibiss shrugged "I don't know, I'll probably stay on the ship and run some maintenance, transport equipment over, and that stuff, I don't really like... relaxing." As the conversation continued Ibiss get his strength back and felt like he could fight after a couple more minutes of talking
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 11:04 PM
After a couple moments of silence Ibiss asked "How about you sir, are you doing anything for the shore leave?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 11:06 PM
"You don't like to relax...? I'm surprised, I thought mostly everyone enjoys a little bit of rest and relaxation. For me? Well, I haven't really planned anything yet for shore leave- so I have to get on that." He replied to the Andorian.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 11:07 PM
Ibiss smiled and nodded "Yah... Can Androids really relax? If you don't mind me asking sir."
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 11:09 PM
"It's fine, Ensign. And honestly it depends, really. I suppose they can, considering that they have the same level of sapience of that or higher than a humanoid, so it's possible that they have their own preferences." He explained.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 11:12 PM
"hm, interesting..." Ibiss wandered in thought for a second, being a bit tired made it harder for him to keep his mind fully focused "Is there anything specific you prefer sir?"
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 11:27 PM
"Not really, no. I don't actually have something specific that I prefer... So, I still have to find what is exactly what I intend to do for shore leave." The android commented.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 11:29 PM
Ibiss nodded, after a few moments and his strength was 'reclaimed' he asked "So... you still don't feel like doing any sort of physical activity or sparring match?... sir." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 24-Jun-20 11:33 PM
"No, I still don't feel like sparring, or any sort of physical activity. I'm just not in the mood right now. Maybe we could schedule at some point in the future?" He'd inquire.
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Thrawnboy 24-Jun-20 11:35 PM
Ibiss smirked "Sure, I'll make sure that I don't slice your arm off, don't exactly feel like getting an early promotion."
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Thrawnboy 25-Jun-20 02:45 AM
Ibiss headed out of the holodeck
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 25-Jun-20 07:30 PM
After Ibiss had left, he then exited the holo-deck at some point.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 26-Jun-20 11:17 AM
Once inside, Jane told the computer to engage the program, and the room brightened with artificial light. The scenery around her was the replication of a vast field nearby a forest, with cool breeze blowing gently. The trees were visibly shedding their golden leaves as the wind blew around, creating a blanket of leaves on the forest floor. The weather could be identified as a typical afternoon near the end of Autumn in a country located in the northern hemisphere of Earth. Vanilla immediate ran to the nearest pile of golden leaves and played with them, while Jane settled down at the base of a tree and pulled out her PADD. No work today, just some reading and drawing and playing with the cat once both of them got bored. (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 26-Jun-20 04:28 PM
[D] There was a message awaiting her on her PADD.
Good afternoon Ensign Autumn, I hope this message doesn't sound out of the blue. I work for Starfleet and have recently taken an interest in some of your work in the science field. I was wondering if you would be interested in having a chat about it? I've attached the location of a lovely café down in Dubai, UAE. I would be delighted to meet you there if you're interested. Let me know what you think. Yours, Nirriti Khatri.
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Lt. JG. Jane Autumn 26-Jun-20 04:40 PM
Ooh, a message! Jane opened up the message as soon as she spotted it, and soon typed down her reply.
Thank you, Khatri. I would be delighted to meet you there. I will beam down there shortly. Signed, Jane Autumn.
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YOU 6
Welp, if that’s not a reason for her to actually get off the ship, nothing is. Jane got up to her feet and called for Vanilla then told the computer to shut down the program.
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Rick_Morrison 07-Jul-20 09:09 PM
Walks in and stands in the center of the room
"Computer, run Hazard Team simulation Monroe58Charlie. Location: Atrexxian Station, Station Sector: Command Center. Phaser rifle setting...uhh...I guess I'll set it to whatever the situation calls for" (edited)
[D] The Command Centre of one the old Atrexxian Stations forms around him, and by the looks of it, the situation looked pretty bad and the state of it is looking worse then what his grandfather described on the PADD (edited)
"Looked like it seen better days he said" He remarked as he readied his rifle and went forward, but to his surprise an unexpected face was next to him. It was Alex Monroe in his prime, judging by his looks he was even more handsome looking then his picture at home.
Alex gave Gabriel a nod and they both move forward into the room, but out of nowhere unknown alien creatures came crawling out. The two attrexians retreated to the back of the room and immediately both Alex and Gabriel started shooting down the aliens.
Gabriel struggled to get a better shot, but suddenly one of them managed to jump onto him and he struggled to get it off him. He then hears a shot fired, the alien exploded instantly and he looked to see Alex had saved his life. "You okay Ensign?" He asked Gabriel lending him his hand
"Yeah, I'll be alright Lieutenant." He answered grabbing a hold getting back up "Here, take this. I know you havent been trained for this type of weapon, but now it's good time as any" Alex gives him a spare Assualt Rifle to use, and Gabriel gave a grin and quickly they both resume repelling the invaders
After a while the rest of the team show up and they repelled the remaining invaders. Both the Atrexxians came to thank them and explained the story about the invaders "Computer, freeze program" The simulation froze and Gabriel went to the panel to see the recording he made so far
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Rick_Morrison 07-Jul-20 09:41 PM
After examining the recording he smiled in satisfaction and turned to face the group "Computer, station sector: power core. Duration: before the generator went online I think?" [D] The scene changed. Gabriel is with Alex and Ensign Gonzales, another starfleet officer who sacrificed himself so that Alex could escape with the secret romulan info
"Poor guy" He said looking at him
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Rick_Morrison 07-Jul-20 09:53 PM
The stations engineer immediately ran up to the console for the stations generator to get it operational so that the defence systems would be brought online. And right on cue the aliens appeared in large numbers like a swarm, each of them getting more and more bigger. The biggest one so far was almost twice the human size and Alex struggled with it. Gabriel was on a roll blasting one after another till he saw alex with the alian at a standstill. Gabriel decided to return the favor and shot the alien right in the head which exploded on contact. "Thanks! Couldn't you at least given me a heads up next time ensign?" *He said raising his eyebrow "Cant promise you that sir, but I'll take your word for it" He replied as the last of the generators power came to life. Gabriel sighed but was unaware that the small alien had jumped onto him once again and Alex didnt hesitate to shot it straight off
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Rick_Morrison 07-Jul-20 10:14 PM
"I guess that's twice I owe you?" He asked getting back up
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Rick_Morrison 07-Jul-20 10:24 PM
Alex nodded and Captain Picard on the comms informs them that the stations weapons have repelled the remaining aliens and the station is secured. With that the simulation ends and the recording that Gabriel made is complete.
He goes to the holodeck panel and uploads the recording of the simulation to his PADD
"There we go, not bad at all. If only it were real"
He stretches himself out and continues to access the other simulations
"Computer, access every weapon in the hazard team arsenal and list primary and secondary functions"
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Rick_Morrison 07-Jul-20 10:40 PM
Gabriel took a look at each of the hazard teams most advanced weaponry ever created, each with their purpose and function.
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Rick_Morrison 08-Jul-20 12:10 AM
When he was finished he grabbed his PADD and exited the room "Computer, end program"
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Rick_Morrison 11-Jul-20 12:51 AM
He enters and stands in the center of the room "Computer, run program of the burial proceedings of the late Lucille Monroe. Location: Fort Snelling Cemetery, Minnesota, Earth" The scene forms and all he sees is a dark gray sky, tombstones everywhere he looks and from the short distance people have gathered around the grave to pay their final respects (edited)
The priest says the prayers and his family have gathered around his mothers coffin, ready to be laid to rest. Gabriel joins them and after a while of prayer he and the others say their final goodbyes
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Rick_Morrison 11-Jul-20 01:07 AM
Gabriel stood in front of his mother grave and takes a few moments to gather his thoughts "Mom, I'm sorry I shut off the comms on you. I know you tell me that I'm not getting any younger and that I'd find a women as soon as possible, but I...just can't mom." "This is my life, my reputation which I screwed up twice now, I choose where things go for me. I know it's sad, but I'm not like you!!!.....Okay, I admit I may be like you to a certain extent, but I am trying....I still want to make you and grandpa proud! But I'm not sure how!" He stood there in tears for a few minutes before he took a few breaths and spoke up
"I still love you mom, I'm sorry I couldn't make it here in person....you've always been there for me when the bullies at school pushed me around, and supported my cause in defending our neighborhood against them, and most of all you've been there when I graduated from the academy. I wish I would've done something in return for you. I wish I had more time"
He blew a kiss to her grave and slowly walked away "Computer, end program"
The graveyard fades into nothing and he leaves the holodeck
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 03:11 PM
Gabriel enters the holodeck program with them. The scene shows a lush part of the park forest filled with sound, and birds calling (edited)
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 03:16 PM
Entering after him she grinned wide and breathed in deep while stretching a little bit. "I like this! Ferasa is green but not nearly as peaceful." (edited)
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 03:20 PM
June stepped forward and stopped. She looked out at the scene and smiled. “Oh wow, this is beautiful!” *The birds chirped and the wind blew lightly against the trees.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 03:21 PM
"Well, I hope this meets your expectations?"
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 03:23 PM
"Absolutely. Thank you!" She sent a wide, toothy grin his way as her ears stood up on top of her head, twitching ever so slightly.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 03:25 PM
He chuckled a bit nervously but breathed for a moment before starting the hike "Its a bit of a long trek but if we like to skip to the end that's fine, and be mindful of what your stepping on"
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 03:27 PM
“Okay, will do. Lets see how far we can go. If we get too tired we can go to the end. I’m sure the view is spectacular, but sometimes it’s not about the end but more about the journey.” She wasn’t sure if she’d heard the quoted somewhere or if someone once told her that. (edited)
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 03:28 PM
"And the company." She quipped offhand while studying her claws.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 03:29 PM
He smiled when they said those things and started walking through the forest. The view is rather calming, birds are singing, animals calling out, and the water was flowing nearby
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 03:32 PM
June walked along the dirt trial, boots crunched along small pebbles and twigs. When a large rock came by the trail she’d hop up and take a better look around. “I wonder what kinds of threes and flowers these are?” She pointed to a small white looking flower growing close to the trail. “Too bad I’m not a botanist.” (edited)
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 03:34 PM
"Lieutenant Bjorge would probably tell us both the scientific name and its common name off hand. Smart lady that she is." She remarked, kneeling down and looking at the flower with her ruby red eyes. Ferasan eyes weren't even supposed to be red. Not usually anyway.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 03:36 PM
"Well most of the tree and the plants here I can easily I identify. Like for example I see Lavenders, Tulips and and sunflowers growing. The trees are pinewood and birch. Sara is a smart cookie when it comes to botany" He said (edited)
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 03:44 PM
“Looks like you know quite a bit too. Ah, I haven’t met Sarah yet. Everyone says she’s so sweet and nice. I’ll have to visit her sometime.” She stopped to watch a robin in the tree before moving on.
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 03:46 PM
"I've heard she's really sweet. Very knowledgeable, blond hair. I even heard that lots of guys on board went after her once." She quipped as she walked. "Gossip gets round Medical pretty quickly."
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 03:51 PM
She laughed and took a sip of water from her pack. (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 04:03 PM
He laughed and took a sip of water from his canteen "I bet it does"
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 04:05 PM
"Indeed. Some pretty exciting stuff too... but of course we try to keep it to a minimum." She paused to smooth out the fur on her neck. "Sooo~ how'd the day go for all of us?" (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 04:11 PM
"Well, I guess that seeing my chief of tactical went...smoothly." He said
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 05:25 PM
June frowned hearing the tone in his voice. “Is that a good or bad thing?” She picked up a stick and snapped it in her fingers.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 05:28 PM
"A little of both, but Its all good now. The best I can do now is just try to at least give them a little more courtesy"
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 05:30 PM
She decided not to press, having sensed his discomfort - literally. Telepathy has its benefits. Or non-benefits sometimes. "Well, at least you know how to change and that's good!"
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 05:39 PM
"Its is yes, plus it also reminded me about the one entry my grandfather wrote down saying he kinda had the same thing happen to him twice before, and he was lucky not to get booted off Voyager before it got flung into the delta quadrant"
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 06:19 PM
“Wow, Wait..” She paused a moment and stood on the trail. “You’re grandfather served on Voyager!?”
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 06:24 PM
"Oh?" She paused in her stroll with one eyebrow raised. "What was his name?"
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 06:33 PM
"Yes he did, and on the Enterprise E too. His name was Alexander Monroe"
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 06:40 PM
She continued walking up the trail. “He probably has so many stories to tell. You’re so lucky!” (edited)
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Obelyzk 12-Jul-20 06:41 PM
"I assume he left to serve on the Enterprise after returning from the Delta Quadrant...?"
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 06:49 PM
"Well, he at first taught small group tactics at Starfleet for I'm not sure how long, but he was reassigned to the enterprise under Picard's recommendation. And yes he did, but not in person sadly" (edited)
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 06:54 PM
“Enterprise and Voyager? Man, family reunions must be a hoot.” She plucked away leaf from a tree that dangled in front of her face. (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 06:55 PM
Gabriel couldnt help but giggle from that for a little bit. He sighed when he took a look at the waterfall which was from away from where they're standing (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Jul-20 07:02 PM
[Kymira]The Ferasan seemed occupied with a little butterfly that settled on her right paw, staring at it intently with eyes narrowed.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 07:04 PM
Gabriel turned around and he saw Kymira staring at the butterfly on her paw. He raised his eyebrow, chuckled and slowly stepped to one side
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 07:10 PM
June held her breath as she noticed Kym stop and Gabe looking at her. “Oh, it’s beautiful...” She whispered so as not to scare the I sect away.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Jul-20 07:11 PM
[Kymira]”Yeah. Butterflies. Flightly little things. I wonder how they taste...”
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 07:21 PM
“Ahh don’t eat it!” She half laughed half jumped up to scare the bug away. “It probably tastes bitter anyways.”
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 07:30 PM
"Yeah, besides....they're delicate." Sees two butterflies flying with eachother "And their moves...uh actually never mind let's move along" He continues the hike
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Jul-20 07:31 PM
[Kymira]She allowed the butterfly to flit off before joining him at his side with her tail flicking about.
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 07:34 PM
June followed along as the terrain became steeper. “I had a meeting with my commanding officer too. It went very well.” She drank more water huffing a bit to catch her breath.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 07:34 PM
"Well I'm glad it did for ya"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Jul-20 07:35 PM
[Kymira]”I’m sure there’ll be better days to come ahead! Alright? Have a little hope, mmkay~?”
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 07:38 PM
"I hope so"
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 07:39 PM
June assumed Kym was talking to Gabe and that something happened to him but didn’t ask any questions to know more. “So Gabe, have you walked this trail before? I mean on Earth or it this new to you too?” (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 07:41 PM
"Well I've walked many differant trails before I joined starfleet, but this one is the only one I can think of." Gabriel sat down to rest for a bit and breathed "My daddy used to take me here a long time ago because he said it's a thing to relax, and chat while your walking. Sort of a way to clear your mind off things"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Jul-20 07:51 PM
[Kymira]”It is pretty relaxing. I like that, actually. I should bring Capri to places like this sometime. He works so hard, the poor man.” Merely an offhand remark, of course.
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 07:59 PM
“Well this place is very peaceful Gabe, good choice.” She sat down on a large rock and drank some more water and wiped her brow of sweat. “Oh yes, he’d love it here too.”
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 08:23 PM
"Agreed." Took a drink from his canteen
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 08:24 PM
“Have you met Capri?” June asked Gabe.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 12-Jul-20 08:25 PM
[Kym]”Blue, bit of nose ridging, telepathic. I chat to him in his head.” She giggled mischievously as she walked on.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 08:53 PM
"No I have not, but I wouldnt mind meeting him sometime." He gets up to stretch out and continues walking
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Lavender 12-Jul-20 09:13 PM
June equally rose and continued to walk with them. “I haven’t either, but he sounds nice. He’s Kym’s boyfriend.” She smiled and skipped over a stump.
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Rick_Morrison 12-Jul-20 09:26 PM
"Oh he is? Okay." He thought at first Kym was single, but turned out to have a bf. Oh well, he'll have better luck with someone else "How long for?"
He asked as he jumped over a stump
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 02:04 AM
"More than a year now actually. He's really, really sweet even though he's super busy. But I lovr him so and that's okay."
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 02:09 AM
"That's great" He said walking "I hope that I wou- Wooops!" His foot tripped on a rock and he fell onto his back. He was lucky the safeties were on "Man, not sure where that came from but I'll be okay"
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 03:57 AM
“Oh gosh Gabe you okay?” She laughed but was glad that he didn’t get hurt. “Need a hand up?” She reached out in case he did.
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 04:05 AM
She didn't waste any time, bending down, grasping his hand and pulling him up firmly.
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 04:21 AM
Gets pulled up by both june and kymi. He blushed, he was being pulled up by two women which both seem to be of interest. "Thanks a million guys, and thank you June" He smiled to june and to kymi
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 04:29 AM
"You're welcome. Watch your step next time, mmkay?"
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 04:42 AM
He nods and keeps on walking. Though he couldn't help but think about what happened back there
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 01:53 PM
“Hey it’s no problem.” *She continued on and put on her sunglasses.”
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 01:57 PM
At the current moment she was preoccupied with a little yellow bird sitting on a branch in front of them. Goodness, did it look delicious...
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 02:18 PM
Gabriel turned around only to step on a branch which caused the bird to fly off. He looked down and saw that he caused that noise "Oh, sorry Kymira"
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 02:37 PM
“Hey Gabe?” She gave a friendly smile. “I know I said it’s all about the journey and all, but where does this trail lead us?”
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 02:43 PM
"Hmm, dont know. Maybe I can shorten it. Computer, skip 150 meters" The trail fast forwards to another spot and they see the eating grounds just ahead "that's better"
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 03:00 PM
"This is nice!" She smiled and sat down in the grass with her tail curled around her arm.
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 03:01 PM
He couldn't help but to get down and roll over the grass and then lay down on his back to look up at the sky
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 03:02 PM
“Oh it’s beautiful!” June walked a bit ahead and touched the soft tall grass. She too went over and lay with arms stretched out, looking up at the sky.
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 03:10 PM
"Indeed it is! It's so peaceful here. I could just... lie down and sleep..." She lay down belly up on the ground with a soft purring noise and gazed up at the clouds.
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 03:15 PM
"Ohh..yes...feels good" His arms reach out and try to touch the sky. He could even tell the shapes from the clouds passing along
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 03:27 PM
“This is the perfect place to read a book, or nap.” She took of her glasses and set her pack aside so as not to lay on it.
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 03:31 PM
"I might nap. Or just lie here. Ooh, hold on." Her eyes zeroed in on a tall male stag in the distance.
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 03:34 PM
"What- oh" He said quietly when he saw a stag in the distance
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 04:07 PM
June sat up.” *What are you guys looking at?” *Her voice dropped to a whisper.
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 04:12 PM
"Look over there." She pointed at the stag, which was drinking peacefully from a stream. "So beautiful..."
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 04:16 PM
She squinted her eyes where Kym pointed then finally saw it. “Ooohhhh....you’re not going to try and catch it are you?”
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 04:17 PM
He sat up and watched (edited)
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 04:22 PM
"Nah. Just gonna watch from here. I don't try to catch and eat everything!" She actually laughed, which was like a soft cat's purr, as she laid her head on the grassy ground.
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 04:35 PM
June also laughed. “Speaking of eating, this would be a great place for a picnic. I should have packed a lunch.”
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 04:35 PM
Gabriel was staring out in the distance not to notice
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 04:36 PM
"Picnic it is. Uhm. Hey. Ensign?" She nudged Gabriel with her paw. "You okay?"
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 04:40 PM
He flinched when Kymira touched his shoulder. He looked up her with a daze and took a moment to answer "Oh! Oh yeah, I'm okay. I think it's a good idea"
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 04:42 PM
She looked over at Kym then Gabe. “Something on your mind?”
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 04:43 PM
"Oh its nothing really, just a silly and foolish thought of mine." Gabriel gets up to stretch
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 04:43 PM
"What kind of thought? Maybe we can help?" She asked, sitting up a little bit and resting her chin in her paws. "Somethign troubling you?:"
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 04:47 PM
June turned her full attention to Gabe and waited for him to respond.
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 04:57 PM
"Well, it's just the thought of a future of me doing greatly well in starfleet, and....finding someone special...but that's...well I dunno" He sighed and took a a minute to relax
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Obelyzk 13-Jul-20 05:10 PM
"Hey. The right one'll come along sometime. Okay? Just gotta be patient. Things'll happen when they happen. As for your career... well, that's on you. Make your career great! Y'know?"
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 05:12 PM
"I know...but I will try" He said patting his shoulder
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Lavender 13-Jul-20 08:34 PM
“Yeah, and I know your grandfather served on so many ships and did great things, but you are your own person. Don’t worry about trying to measure up to him. If you compare yourself to everything he’s done, or what others have accomplished you’ll only see the things you haven’t accomplished. That’s not going to do you any good right?” (edited)
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Rick_Morrison 13-Jul-20 08:37 PM
"That....seems about right, yes" He nods
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Lavender 14-Jul-20 12:15 AM
“What’s there to be worried about? We have our whole carriers ahead of us. Don’t be so hard on yourself, we’re just starting out.” She lay back down and gave a big sigh, happy to be here.
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 02:02 AM
He lays back down looking up
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Jul-20 06:33 AM
[Kymira]"More will come, mmkay, sweets?" She rolled over onto her belly and yawned wide. "I should probably head home. Havr an early shift tomorrow. Do this again sometime?"
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 06:36 AM
"Oh that would be great"
Gives her a pat on the shoulder before she leaves
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Lavender 14-Jul-20 12:49 PM
June looked over at Kym. “See yah later.” She smiled and waved before Kym was gone.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Jul-20 01:12 PM
[Kym]She sent a wave their way before padding out of the holodeck.
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 02:15 PM
"Well, thanks for being here with me. I appreciate it" he said laying back down looking up
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Lavender 14-Jul-20 02:22 PM
“Hey it’s all good.” She gives a big stretch and lays down. “Hopefully things will go smoother now that the missions are done.”
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 02:31 PM
"Agreed" He said looking up
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Lavender 14-Jul-20 03:19 PM
After a while of nearly falling asleep she gets up and grabs her things. “This was cool Gabe, thanks for the hike, love the area.”
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 03:33 PM
He gets up and smiles at her "Its no problem, I'm always cool with hiking with you or anyone else"
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Lavender 14-Jul-20 03:36 PM
“Yeah, and a future picnic here or something.” She made sure she had all her belongings before having the computer open the doors. “See you around Gabe.”
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 03:38 PM
Gives her a wave seeing her leaving "See you around June"
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 05:09 PM
He sighed as he looked up at the sky "Computer, change time of day to nighttime, full moon" The day goes fast all the way to the night and the full moon flies across the sky till it stops dead. Gabriel sighed when he looked up at the stars
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Rick_Morrison 14-Jul-20 06:47 PM
After a couple of hours he gets up and leaves "Computer, end program"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 16-Jul-20 03:31 AM
"Computer, please set CTATS to level one. Set phaser tempurature to one hundred and twenty degrees. Randomly generate all other factors."
Maleb looked around the building that had spawned. It looked like the inside of a station, and he was at the end of a long hallway with no doors except for one at the very end. Easy enough. Using his sensitive ears to listen around him, Maleb heard nothing but silence. Strange. Grabbing the phaser that had appeared in his sidearm holster, Maleb advanced. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 16-Jul-20 03:43 AM
After a few seconds of slow, gentle walking, Maleb began to reach for the door handle. Before be could open it, however, he heard a massive crash behind him. Damn. Spinning around with his phaser already raised, Maleb's suspicions were confirmed. He'd waltzed right past an opening in the ceiling without looking up. To his surprise, a human man dropped down, holding a knife that was dropped as he caught sight of Maleb's phaser. Using the moment to his advantage, Maleb said, "Why are you here?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 16-Jul-20 03:50 AM
[D] The sandy-haired man was stuttering in fear. "T-the boss s-sent me. P-put the pha-phaser down, p-pal. This ain't Starfleet b-business, just b-businessmen being business men. B-Boss has the l-lobes to deal with you!" Ah, Maleb thought. Not a station. A base. Worse, a smuggling base. That made much more sense. The man had said 'lobes.' This was a Ferengi-run operation, too. A quick slap on the wrist should scare them off. "Open this door and take me to him." Maleb ordered, watching as the man ran to the door and opened it, revealing a small conference room on the other side. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 16-Jul-20 04:04 AM
[D] In the conference room was a particularly small Ferengi, surrounded by several humans and one Cardassian. They all raised their phasers. Maleb ducked behind the doorway as phasers beams shot through the air, all conveniently missing due to the level-one difficulty setting. Setting his phaser to wide-beam stun, he leaned around the corner and took down the whole room in two shots. Except for the sandy-haired man. Where was the sandy-haired man?
Maleb stepped into the room, his eyes scanning for a flash of blond hair or movement. Nothing. Or so he thought until he heard a set of footsteps erupt behind him. He turned around just in time to grab the man's hand, which was raised with the knife he had had earlier. One nerve pinch and he was down. The simulation ended, leaving him in the Holodeck grid. That was... A little too easy for Maleb's tastes. Ok, a lot too easy. But he had to make sure the level one program would function properly, which it did. Straightening his uniform, Maleb stepped out of the holodeck.
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Weebamagic 18-Jul-20 01:32 PM
Exactly like the real stellar cartography to the tiniest detail Shoto walked in. There was of course one difference- no one had been murdered here. As the door behind him hissed shut he looked at a point on the floor. Some one had been murdered in the place where he worked. What if he had gone in- and it had been him! Jeez. As a matter of fact- he was going to go to work in there at around the time the death was theorised to occur. But for some lucky chance he had woken with a migraine coming from one of his implants and had been asked to regenerate.
He remembered the sick feeling he had felt when he heard the news.
But- it was not Shoto's place to interrupt their investigation. He was here to complete his work and they where somewhere else- completing theirs.
Shoto walked up to console, imagining the teams of medical officers and scientists bustling around in the real stellar cartography.
Thankful he wasn't in such an inquisitive crowd, Shoto turned on his console and began checking the local area.
As he had expected- nothing was wrong.
There was a slightly elevated level of thoron emissions but it was in safety parameters and was not out of place of the nearby nebula. The only thing he checked that was wrong was a little 100,000,000km by 100,000,000km square that was being a bit strange. He checked it- referenced it to the database and attempted to change the map slightly.
A little part of it changed but the majority was still empty and "glitched". He thought a bit and wondered what to do. The answer was simple and came to his head in an instance.
"Computer, using the r-rate of emissions and v-volatility of particles a 600km radius c-calculate the CORRECT volume of star Benzine-Alpha."
The computer chirped, did some silent calculations and spoke.
"Correct volume of star is 6.3x10^4 cubic metres. Interpreted- mass is approximate due to radiation levels. Mass interpreted as 1.989 x 10^ 30 kilograms"
Shoto took that into his head and calculated. The star had such a high volume for an incredibly low mass. That means it must be undergoing incredibly volatile reactions- meaning it was relatively close to collapse. He input a message to the Starfleet Astronomical Society for review- telling them about the Stars condition and his estimated date of collapse as 6.3 years.
Shoto then did some calculations on his expected simulations of the supernova's damage for three more hours before calling it a day and heading home. He debated whether to check on the temporal discrepancies- but decided against it.
He walked out to the corridor and headed for his quarters.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:36 AM
Sa'val entered and set the dumplings down in the center of the table.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 05:36 AM
"Wow, this is quite pretty! Lovely place to sit an talk."
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:37 AM
"I could replicate a waiter uniform if that would assist matters." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 05:38 AM
Maleb nodded, looking around at the empty but not ghost-town-y cafe. More peaceful than abandoned. He ignores Sa'val's joke, focusing entirely at the task at hand as he sat.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 05:39 AM
Sara took a random seat, straightening her lab coat behind her.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:39 AM
Sa'val took no offense. Clearly his attempt at lightening the mood was of no use. Perhaps it had been the delivery. Sa'val took a position at the table across from Sara, standing next to a chair waiting for the two others to sit. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 05:42 AM
Maleb clasped his hands on the table in front of him, watching his fingers intertwine.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 05:43 AM
"You know usually in an awkward situation, it's a common solution to take a shot of a mildly inebriating substance to calm your nerves."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 05:43 AM
"I do not drink. However, you are welcome to."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 05:44 AM
"Oh, I'm not nervous! I am here to mediate misunderstands and to comfort either party who might need it!"
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:44 AM
"I am here to assist in that endeavor...and ensure that Sara's dumplings do not go to waste."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 05:45 AM
"Do you want a kiss?" She pulled out a small chocolate from her coat pocket, displaying it to him. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 05:46 AM
Maleb shook his head. "Thank you for the offer, though. I am what humans call an extreme 'lightweight.'"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 05:46 AM
"That's very valid." She returned the candy to her lab coat without another word.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:48 AM
Sa'val smirked.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 05:50 AM
T'Pel quietly took a seat, listening to the interactions, though she could feel Maleb's impatience, "Imbibing would probably a bad idea for this."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 05:51 AM
Maleb nodded in agreement, not knowing where to start.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:52 AM
Sa'val gestured to Sara's pockets and raised a finger.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 05:53 AM
She handed him two, mouthing "one for later"
"So, how should this start?" (edited)
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:54 AM
Sa'val smirked and pocketed one as he slowly unwrapped the other and popped it into his mouth.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 05:57 AM
"I will be blunt. And start off with letting you know that the misunderstand is on your parts. I have been studying Maleb. Upon first meeting, he confided a...difficulty in emotional control and guard. Something I am very familiar with. However, as I am largely unfamiliar with Maleb and his habits, when the opportunity presented itself, I decided to take it. I needed to see just how easy it was to press your buttons, Maleb. I understand that this has also been far more difficult for you than you let on. For that alone, I will apologize." T'Pel adjusted slightly in her chair, letting her remorse in the fact that he was wounded be known. Though she had no hope of it making any difference. (edited)
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L. King 26-Jul-20 05:59 AM
Sa'val savored the chocolate Hersey Kiss as he watched T'Pel speak.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 05:59 AM
"The difference is made by the fact that you are aware that my abilities are uncomfortable to me. I believe I used the words 'severely painful.' But in the arboretum, you saw fit to continue despite the fact that I asked you to cease in no unclear terms."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 06:00 AM
That started in quick. Maybe she should have taken a shot.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 06:02 AM
Sa'val took the other Hershey kiss out of his pocket, under the table, and considered opening that one as well.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 06:03 AM
"You do not get to tell me what to think, nor do you get to tell me to restrain myself. If we were on Betazed, that would have been normal. Open thought is a way of life. I also ceased directing it at you. However, I will admit I am ignorant to the severity of this lemon situation. I was going to ask that you educate me if you wish." T'Pel for the most part was as calm as a still pond. The only exception was the current under the surface, undulating in a slow rhythm.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:05 AM
"I was unable to detect your inner voice prior to the arboretum. You changed something that allowed me to hear you, as difficult as it was for me to decipher."
"And I had to ask you multiple times to stop doing whatever you were doing. I do not mind the 'lemon' situation so much as I mind your continuing to cause me pain, fully aware of what you had changed to cause it."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 06:13 AM
"I was thinking about lemon bars and other such desserts. A perfectly logical thing to think about considering Lemons had been brought up and I have a new friend who has a thing for food." *She said, glancing at Sa'val. "And as I said...you do not get to tell me what to think or how open or closed I am to be at any given time. I did not intrude into your mental space. You over heard. I understand that telepathy and the like is uncomfortable for you, however, I needed to know how you allow it to affect you. I need to learn so I could figure out a starting point in assisting you to learn how to control it, and even to block it more. Suffice it to say...it seems you really had zero training. I had thought that perhaps you would have developed some kind of natural resistance. I was wrong."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:15 AM
Maleb's tone got a little firmer. "Were you studying me or acting as normal? You've contradicted yourself."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 06:35 AM
"How would you know? You have assumed I have had it out for you, yet you do not know me enough to know what is normal for me. I do not have it out for you. As I have said...I have been studying you because I want to help you. I can feel your anger, Maleb. You keep pushing it down as I assume you always do with any emotion that flutters your way. However you cannot simply push it down. They will sink and they will fester, then you will be faced with something much more painful than simple teasing. You cling to your emotional reactions and let them control you while hiding behind a Vulcan façade. Keep in mind I am also speaking from experience. Granted, the worst of it happened as I was a child but it was the reason we left Betazed to return to Vulcan. It is also something I have told no one outside of my family." She shifted again and took a breath, "I was tormented as a child on Betazed. On Vulcan too, however...Not like this. You cannot run from Betazoid children when they can scream at you telepathically. On a field trip my usual tormenter thought it would be funny to push me into a lake. I did not know how to swim. In my fight to get back onto the dock, I grabbed her leg and pulled her in. I then held her head under water. The anger I felt was blinding, and had a chaperone not pulled me from the water I would have killed her. I never would have had thought it possible, but the logic rang clear. If she could no longer breathe, the torment would stop. I was traumatized for the tormenting and once I realized what I almost did when my anger cooled...my mother had to feed me. I wouldn't talk, move, or eat. I do not tell you this for pity or attention, but only to illustrate how important I take your ability to get your talents and emotions under control and I am willing to do everything I can so see you succeed in that."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:37 AM
"I am not angry. You are incorrect. And I am fully capable of controlling myself. It is unfortunate that that happened to you, but it is no excuse for you to study me without my consent."
Maleb said this, dead calm.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 06:39 AM
Sa'val raised his hands to both Maleb and T'Pel. "It would appear that T'Pel took my suggestion to heart when we met in the Messhall together. That the similarities you both share would end up assisting you both in better understanding your abilities and your makeup. There is something to be said for the intentions of this interaction, however, if we do not also seek the consent of both parties before embarking upon this endeavor, it is doomed and could likely squander a valuable resource." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 06:41 AM
"I must agree with Sa'val. Even though you honorably have Maleb's best intentions to heart due to your own trauma- you cannot do this without him. He must be present and willing to subject himself to your teachings.." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:42 AM
Maleb looked to Sa'val. "I agree -- except for the fact that I do not feel comfortable trusting someone with no regard for my consent or my boundaries."
He nodded in agreement with Sara.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 06:43 AM
T'Pel blinked, "Had he known, the results would have possibly been tainted. Not to mention people study others all the time without asking for consent. It was no more or less intensive than me observing his reactions. He also said he was willing for my assistance. I simply needed to find a starting point."
"I am a student of psychology, and the truth is any strides in the field have been made by very similar methods."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:43 AM
"You were observing my reactions to intense physical pain you knowingly caused."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 06:44 AM
"Maleb, would you be willing to try her techniques again with the knowledge she would, from this point on, ask you beforehand?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:45 AM
"I do not know. Lieutenant Kestra has blatantly stated priorities that I disagree with and that put me in danger, and an entire misunderstanding of the concept of consent. It is illogical for me to subject myself to that."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 06:48 AM
"Illogical perhaps. But some things in life are, despite how we try to move them around in our heads to make them make sense. She is like you in some ways, but she has a vast wealth of experience she is able to impart to you- we must only work out details. Consent, permission, context and content.. These were things that should have been discussed before anything- but since I don't think either of you have done this before, it's only normal than a..disturbance was caused due to a misunderstanding." (edited)
She looked to Sa'val for backup.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 06:53 AM
"Consider, Maleb, where is the logic of not properly utilizing all of the resources you have available to gain an advantage that you currently do not have? While I...have trouble with the methods utilized, that is a situation that has passed."
"I stand by what ever decision you pursue, Maleb, I only hope you allow yourself the chance to see the opportunity that is present here."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 06:54 AM
Sara nodded in agreement.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:55 AM
"I do, sir, but I must take into account all possible outcomes and consider Lieutenant Kestra's previous actions as evidence."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 06:55 AM
"Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?"
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L. King 26-Jul-20 06:57 AM
"...a second chance will allow you to gather more data with which to create a more complete hypothesis." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 06:57 AM
"Perhaps when fundamental change seems likely. However, Lieutenant Kestra has not taken responsibility for her actions and stated that she considers what she did to be an appropriate research method."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 07:04 AM
T'Pel went oddly cold and took out a small data padd from her robes and placed it on the table, "There is no reason for me to observe you or your behavior since you are now aware. And if you cannot see how people observe others in order to better understand them, then I do not know what else to tell you. This data padd has my studies into the affects of vibrations on the mind and how they can affect emotional currents, as well as offer tools to assist when you feel them creeping, should you wish to entertain it. I suggest you go down the list of samples while meditating, however end the file the moment you experience any discomfort. Wait a while before trying the next. I have found once you are able to find one that suits you, envisioning it in times of stress, if you are able...help. However I think this conversation has gone as far as it is going to. I will not fight you further on this as it seems you wish to do it on your own." She stood and straightened her robes, more of an effort for composure, "Forgive me if I got ahead of myself. Goodnight." She gave a small bow and headed for the door. This had not gone at all as planned and she found herself having difficulty with processing it. So it was best to just leave.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 07:05 AM
Sa'val stood up. "T'Pel it would be better if you remain here, if you would be so kind."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 07:05 AM
Maleb had half a mind to beg for her to come back. But he felt frozen to his seat, jaw wired shut. And numb. Very numb.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 07:05 AM
"T'Pel, please.."
"We all want this to be remedied..none of us are against you.."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 07:13 AM
T'Pel stopped. She didn't want to turn around. She wanted to leave. That all too familiar cringe crawling up her spine, and she winced a little. She had caused Maleb the same thing and was now refusing to see it for some reason. Could it be her desire to be useful and actually make a difference in his life over-rode her senses? It was that cold Vulcan pride. She gave a deep sigh and turned, heading back toward the table and she resumed her seat. Sitting back in her chair, her eyes locked on Maleb. Only to force herself to sit in her own discomfort a moment while she attempted to understand it. But she was content to remain silent while doing so.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 07:14 AM
Maleb returned her gaze, also quiet.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 07:14 AM
Sara beamed, desperately wanting to reach over and touch the other woman, but somehow restrained herself.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 07:14 AM
Sa'val remained standing. "Now is an excellent time to distribute the meal that Sara has so masterfully created for us."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 26-Jul-20 07:16 AM
"T'Pel I know this must be tiresome, getting landlocked at every turn. But I think what Maleb is looking for is an apology that you did not ask for consent- despite it being secret or a people-watch, he will likely not admit it, but it probably nerved him out. I think if we can lower our guards, appreciate each other for what we have to offer, and drop our pride for just a moment- we can all see that you're both just nervous and unsure."
"Which is okay! It's natural. We can move past this and make this work."
"Trust is built with time and effort- it does not come so easily- especially to beings so guarded as yourselves. It is okay to take time to develop this."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 07:21 AM
"I have worked many years on my guard. It is not an easy thing to release or lower. You will need to give me a moment."
Her mind was working with her normal techniques, and like locks slowly being undone, she seemed to untense a bit
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 07:23 AM
Maleb nodded at Sara's comment before taking a deep breath. "I will only say this once. Perhaps I am too proud to say it twice: You frigh- alerted me. A great deal. My grandfather is Vulcan but is able to take advantage of my abilities for his own perceived gain, and I had no escape for a decade of my life. Hearing someone else's voice in my head without my consent is a sign of danger in my mind, and I was prepared to defend myself. I maintain that building these automatic connections was highly logical, and at times necessary for my own survival, but I apologise that you were caught in them unnecessarily." (edited)
"I say this only because it can be extrapolated from my previous statements to you."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 07:33 AM
"I also apologize. I did not think that such a strong alarm was raised. I read it as mild irritation and continued to tease you. So perhaps you are not as bad at guarding yourself as I may have implied. I will also be more mindful of my forwardness in such things. The abuse you suffered from your grandfather is appalling, and it was not my intention to make you relive that. I got a bit....enthusiastic in my plans on how to tailor my knowledge to something that will fit you. As logically speaking, what works for me may not work for you."
"I watched my brother struggle. I did not want the same for you."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 07:38 AM
"According to my grandfather, I am not well-guarded so much as complicated to break. If any full-blooded Vulcan took the time to learn how to read me, they would be able to. Maybe some half-human hybrids, too. I appreciate your concern. Genuinely. And your efforts. I do not wish to lose the work you have put in."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 07:42 AM
"It was largely why I wanted to speak to you today. When I noticed your emotional state last night, the damage was becoming clearer to me. Your buttons are definitely there. That was when I decided to stop teasing you. It was no longer a laughing matter. That is not to say that you are weak. Even full blooded Vulcan's are capable of breaking with the right touch." (edited)
"And we all know they like to pretend that is not the case."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 07:47 AM
"I did not intend to put my past so clearly on display. But, yes, I do have my weaknesses." Maleb paused. She used 'they' in reference to Vulcans. To him, Vulcans were a 'we' and the dirty betazoids a 'they.' The idea of not being a ruined Vulcan but something different altogether had never formally crossed his mind. He couldn't bring himself to do the same "Indeed we do."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 07:52 AM
"I will say, it is interesting to meet someone with more of an aversion to Betazoids than me. I do not much care for their nosey tendencies, however that is who they are. I do hope you can learn to see yourself as both, though. Because that is the only way either of us will be able to find peace. It is not one or the other. We allow it, because it is easy. Even preferred. We look Vulcan, so we adhere to Vulcan ways. It is not easy however. I still struggle."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 07:57 AM
"I am not a racist. My aversion applies only to myself. But I agree that a balance is necessary. Even if I consider myself a Vulcan in day to day life, for practically reasons, i must be honest with myself. Learning that you have similar issues gives me no pleasure. I would wish it on no one."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 07:59 AM
"I suppose it is only logical that we try to be each other's support group in that regard. What would your opinion be?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:00 AM
"I do not know. I am most familiar with dealing with problems on my own, but if you require support, I will provide." (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:00 AM
T'Pel gave a sigh.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:01 AM
Maleb tilted his head questioningly. Had he said something wrong? Was she getting tired? Things had been going so well.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:03 AM
"You do not have to deal with it alone, is what I am saying, Maleb."
"I am also willing to provide you support."
T'Pel put her hand on the table palm up in front of Sara, "Do you have another kiss? I can smell, Sa'val's."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:06 AM
Maleb took advantage of the second half of her statement to avoid having to discuss the first half. If they were going to be intoxicated, he would need to leave. Intoxicated people were very touchy-feely. Very loud. (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:07 AM
T'Pel rose a brow at Maleb, not letting him off that easy, "Well? I will save it for when we are finished here. It is best for right before bed any how." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:09 AM
"Right before bed?"
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:09 AM
"Thanks to my Betazoid half, a small bit like this only relaxes me. Usually enough to fall asleep."
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L. King 26-Jul-20 08:09 AM
It can be assumed that Sara would have happily provided the kiss from her pocket.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:12 AM
"That is one thing that is very different about us. I spent the first year or so of my life on a cocktail of pills and medications to keep me alive. As a result, my metabolism was altered. With a small amount of intoxicant, I become extremely inebriated for a very short amount of time. Perhaps ten minutes. That is, by the way, why I do not drink or consume sucrose, Lieutenant Stryker."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:13 AM
"I have a higher tolerance to chocolate. Though...less of a tolerance for alcohol. There have been a few times where a single drink has made me more tipsy than I like to be in public."
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L. King 26-Jul-20 08:13 AM
Sa'val nodded his understanding. Remaining quiet.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:14 AM
"I will either take a sleep aid, or have a glass of chocolate milk before bed when I am having a harder time unwinding and meditation does not seem to help. It seems to be some kind of cycle, though I am not sure of it's purpose."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:16 AM
"I usually rely on work to occupy my mind while I fall asleep. Untrained as I am, my empathy is less like a collection of feelings and more a constant assault of emotional white noise and discomfort. However, my mind can be occupied by my work until I fall asleep naturally."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:19 AM
"I understand the emotional white noise, however that comes from others. I am effectively trapped in a box with a bunch of people. Some who do nothing BUT feel. It is one reason I seem to favor Vulcan company. Less noise. However, when I am tired, my brain cannot focus on work."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:20 AM
"I believe our subject change is going beyond the scope of this meeting. I would be happy to continue discussing at another time, but I believe it would be wise for all of us to rest."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:21 AM
"I would agree."
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L. King 26-Jul-20 08:24 AM
Sa'val nodded again. It is presumed that Sara has lovingly fawned over two of her friends being able to come to an understanding and dispensed some further advice with an admonition to be mindful of each other.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:25 AM
"Goodnight, then?"
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L. King 26-Jul-20 08:29 AM
Sa'val offered a Ta'al to the group and grabbed another dumpling before walking out.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 26-Jul-20 08:29 AM
T'Pel did the same and followed.
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L. King 26-Jul-20 08:30 AM
Sa'val entered the Holodeck again.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:31 AM
Maleb had called him a moment before.
"Everything that was said here tonight -- none of it will be used against me for any reason, correct, sir?"
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L. King 26-Jul-20 08:33 AM
Sa'val mouth is full, but his eyes flashed anger for a split second, before it is replaced by his normal impassive face. He shook his head and turned on his heel. The wave of anger that permeated the Holodeck had been left in his wake.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 26-Jul-20 08:38 AM
Maleb's hand flew up to his mouth as soon as Stryker couldn't see him. Why couldn't things just be simple? Had Stryker been angry at him? It wasn't hard to find reasons to be mad at Maleb. Not that it mattered, not really. Four deities, he hated himself, though. He waited in the Holodeck for several minutes, long enough that he was certain Stryker had left the hallway, before leaving the holodeck. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 05:33 PM
[Tarna]Upon entering the holodeck with Zeza he started up their old dance program. "Same as always?"
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 05:34 PM
"Yep, same as I remember it." Zeza said as they entered the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 05:36 PM
[Tarna]"Same dance routine. Pick a nice track and we can practise?"
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 05:39 PM
"Yep, sounds excellent." Zeza said as she looked around.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 05:40 PM
[Tarna]"Maybe... computer, add a gramophone on a wooden stand, play a suitable waltz track." He stared curiously at the odd-looking music player before taking her hand. "One foot forward one foot back. Right?"
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 05:47 PM
"Yep." Zeza said as she started to put her left foot forward.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 05:50 PM
[Tarna]His own movements mirrored hers - sadly without the grace that she carried herself with, but no one's perfect. He'd grown more confident from last time at least, however.
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 05:53 PM
"Your doing really well Tarna. Your really improving since last time!" Zeza said with an encouraging smile as they continued to dance.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 05:58 PM
[Tarna]"Fast learning. Sort of. But I had a good teacher. A really cute one too." Leaning into her he pressed a kiss to her cheek.
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:02 PM
"Well I had a good student who is very handsome." Zeza said as she kissed him on the cheek as they continued dancing.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:08 PM
[Tarna]"Shucks. Just the way I roll. For better or for worse." Don't look down, don't look down. Do that and you'll really mess up, he reminded himself.
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:15 PM
"So when we go on this trip, where should we visit first on Risa?" Zeza said as they continued to dance. She didn't want him over thinking the dance.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:19 PM
[Tarna]"The beach. Go swimming or something like that. I learned to swim once but the water chills me down. Reptile and all."
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:28 PM
"I can imagine, maybe sunning yourself on the beach would help." Zeza suggested.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:29 PM
[Tarna]"And I don't get any more brown, sadly. But hey, that's fine."
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:30 PM
"It would help warm you up though."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:30 PM
[Tarna]"Well, yeah, but I have the worlds' best heat source already."
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:35 PM
"Awww...Thanks Tarna. I am pretty good heat source." Zeza said with a bright smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:38 PM
[Tarna]”The best heat source and don’t you try and change my mind.”
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:44 PM
"So should we do the spin again?" Zeza asked as they continued dancing.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:46 PM
[Tarna]”Definitely. Ready? On three.”
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:46 PM
"I'm ready."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:47 PM
[Tarna]”One. Two. Three!”
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:49 PM
Zeza let go of one of Tarna's hands and spun around and came back to Tarna's waiting embrace. It was almost flawless.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 06:53 PM
[Tarna]”Beautiful.” He leaned in to kiss her again as he held her to his chest.
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 06:56 PM
"That was excellent Tarna. We are quite the dancing duo." Zeza said as she kissed him on the cheek.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 07:11 PM
[Tarna]”The only Andorian and Jem’hadar dancing duo. In the universe. But hey, that’s okay.”
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 07:32 PM
"Well should we get something to eat?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 07:32 PM
[Tarna]”Gladly. Back to our quarters?”
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Zeza 26-Jul-20 07:44 PM
"Yep back to our quarters."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 26-Jul-20 07:49 PM
[Tarna]”Then who am I not to oblige you? Especially after just now?” Looping his arm through hers he ended the program and led her out.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 30-Jul-20 02:52 AM
Once inside, she walked around one of the smaller pools, finding a rock, she took her boots off and set them aside. There was the faint background noise of the city, hover cars buzzing along in the distance, and a mildly warm breeze. She closed her eyes a moment, letting Vulcans simulated air sink into her, before standing a removing the rest of her uniform. She walked over to the pool, dipped a toe in, and then slowly crawled in. The warmth ooze in through her pores and she leaned back again the side, almost melting into the water.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 30-Jul-20 06:45 AM
After a nice soak, she climbed out, dried, and then redressed. She was hungry now...and in the mood for more ramen. The Mess Hall was just down the hall, so she headed out.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Jul-20 08:07 PM
He enters "computer, please randomly pick a program from my the map 'Cosek's sports routines', and replicate the necessary equipment as well." he had been preparing for his next physical by coming to the holodeck and running one of his sports programs almost every day, according to his previous physical his fat to muscle ratio was unbalanced due to him having been stuck on a research post for some time before it. He would not accept that result again. An ice-skating rink appeared before him, as well as the necessary training equipment, a cheerleading team in duck clothes, and his holodeck rival, one-eyed chuck... it was apparently a spin on a character from an ancient Reman tale. [One-eyed Chuck] annoying deep laugh "Well then Burns, you think you can beat me?" [Cosek] he puts on the skates and steps on the ice with confidence, skating a practice lap "try keeping up." [The ducklings, Cosek's cheerleading squad] first the leader of the bunch "GO GO" and the rest of the squad "ᴳᴼ ᴳᴼ", "CO-SEK" "ᶜᵒ⁻ˢᵉᵏ", "GO GO" "ᴳᴼ ᴳᴼ", "CO-SEK" "ᶜᵒ⁻ˢᵉᵏ" [Cosek] Gets ready to start the race, 5 km of skating against Chuck, the computer generated evil man who was created to keep up with Cosek's previous best time, so that he would keep improving. [Chuck] evil annoying giggling They get into position, and after a loud beep, start the race.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Aug-20 05:25 AM
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Aug-20 05:41 AM
Deimora stood at the padd and programmed a familiar scene. The geography of the room changed to a winter forest blanketed with two feet of packed snow. She took a deep breath and unbuttoned her jacket. She dropped it on the ground ant wandered in slowly. She sat down and braced her arms on her knees. She was angry, confused, jumbled, and incredibly tired. Janna was gone and there was nothing she could do. The funeral had passed and she wouldn’t be back on earth any time soon. The only thing she could do was be cold, and she was good at that. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 03-Aug-20 06:11 AM
She neede to let something out. She opened her mouth and started to sing. An improvised tune her aunt used to sing. A call and response. She held out hope in the back of her mind that the wispy blonde woman would respond, her linen clad frame peeking through the trees. Deimora dreamed of her the white streaks in her hair and her soft voice. The way she used to call out and click her tongue when Deimora came back too late. Janna didn’t even bat an eye when her brother and his husband brought back a little Bajoran girl.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 04-Aug-20 07:13 PM
Deimora spent about an hour in the holodeck just sitting in the fresh snow. Her calls echoed throughout the room and more than once she picked her head out thinking an echo was a response. Once she realized she was done, she got up and picked up her jacket from the branch of a nearby tree and walked out.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 05:18 AM
[D] The Risa Program that Amy and Mal had made together over the time they had been dating appeared. The waves crashing and the the little beach house it was all there like they had never left.
"Here we are." Malcolm said as looked at Amy and smiled brightly.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 05:24 AM
She snickered a little.Just like I remember it, it’s almost like Déjà vu. I don’t know if that’s confusing or wonderful.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 05:36 AM
"Well, I think it's wonderful. I remember our date here, talking on the beach." Malcolm said as he smiled at her.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 05:38 AM
“Look.”She inclined her head upward toward the sky.”Defiant class warp glow. Just like I remember. Beautiful.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 05:40 AM
"I remember adding that to the program. I'm so glad you like this program babe." Malcolm said as he leaned over to kiss her.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 05:44 AM
“The beach is beautiful; you can really look out and count all the stars in the sky.”She said after their kiss.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 05:53 AM
"You can, I think there are only a few million though I made a program to help me make them all so my dad showed me how to do it."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 05:55 AM
“Ah. Your father, how is her doing? We said we would call them. I guess we, or rather I didn’t find the time.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 06:07 AM
"He is doing well, he was promoted to captain in charge of drydock 11 at the Utopia Planetia."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 06:12 AM
She looked at him; eyebrows raised in amusement.Captain well. Tell him I said congratulations. He deserves it.”She flashed her grin again. And turned away to look back to the stars.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 06:25 AM
"I will. The stars remind me of the stars at our home on Risa." Malcolm said as his gaze also raised to the stars. He smiled as he looked at them, he was proud of them.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 06:29 AM
“We’ll have to invite your parents to our house sometime. For a vacation. Our little corner of beach is better shared with the people we love the most.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 06:32 AM
"I'm sure they would love it. We should invite them the next time we call them."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 06:38 AM
“Yes, I’m sure we should. Last time we mentioned it that were a bit... hesitant.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 06:32 PM
"I think they are happy for us even if we do move at warp speed." Malcolm said as he smiled at her.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 07:27 PM
“Ah; I forgot we have our little saying.”She smiled up as him, then she started to move down the beach. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 07:29 PM
"Your, the one that came up with it. It's pretty clever." Malcolm said following Amy down the beach.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 07:32 PM
“I would’ve never come up with it had you not been my boyfriend.”She took his hand so they could walk down the beach together.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 07:35 PM
"I'm so glad we found each other in the mess hall looking out at the stars." Malcolm said as he looked Amy with a big bright smile.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 07:40 PM
“First day on the job.”She remembered it like it was yesterday. Malcolm was the one who taught her people could be amazing. Had she nod discovered him she still would have closed herself off from the world.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 07:43 PM
"Yep, it was the best day of my life so far. It probably always will be." Malcolm said as the continued walking hand in hand down the beach.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 07:55 PM
“Do you ever think about getting married?”She asked couriousily.”You don’t have to answer now. And it doesn’t have to be me. But I’m wondering, do you think about it?”She asked him, look of pure seriousness and speculation, she was no longer smiling.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 08:02 PM
"I have, I think about it more when I'm with you, in fact I think about it a lot when I'm with you. I think we will get married someday. That is where this relationship is headed, I believe. Though we might not know the future. I would like to think that is something in ours." Malcolm said as he smiled at her and leaned over to kiss her.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 08:11 PM
“Thanks. That answers my question. But before we move onto married life; I’d like to be cute and innocent for a few more months, maybe year.”Her smile was resurrected, as they continued to go down the beach.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 08:21 PM
"Of course don't worry we got sometime before we get married or rather I propose but, someday in the future." Malcolm said as the continued walking on the beach he was walking just close enough to the water so his feet would get hit with the splashing of the waves.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 08:26 PM
“It’s weird. This is just an illusion.. a simulation. Yet I can feel the wind and see the stars. I guess my mind filters out the fake, when I’m around you..”She smiled over at him again. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 08:36 PM
"That's a really beautiful sentiment, Amy. I love it." Malcolm said as he smiled back at Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 08:38 PM
“Sentiments are our thing. Rather one of them..”She smiled back at him. Then she turned back to the path ahead.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 08:50 PM
"I wonder what Tribby and Joel would think of our house on Risa?" Malcolm said as the continued on the path.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 08:54 PM
“I think they’re tired of breathing recycled. I think Joel would be happy to fly freely along the horizon.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 08:56 PM
"I couldn't agree more, I could make on our guest rooms into a pet room."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 08:59 PM
“Just like on the ship. So they could feel more at home.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 09:03 PM
"Yeah, exactly. I bet they will love it."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 09:04 PM
“I’m sure they will.”She looked at the path ahead.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 09:08 PM
"Should we make our way to the beach house?" Malcolm asked the champagne which he had forgotten about until now was probably getting a little warm.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 09:13 PM
“Sure, I do wanna move onto that champagne. We didn’t replicate it for nothing; an I feel like we’re coming up on the cabin soon.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 09:28 PM
"Yeah, it seems like it was a good pick for randomly picking it."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 09:30 PM
“I’m curious to taste it.”She said reading the label on the bottle.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 09:35 PM
"It will be interesting. That is for sure." Malcolm said with a smile at her.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 09:45 PM
“It will be.”She said as the house was coming into view. It was in the same spot that it was before.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 10:46 PM
"I can't wait to try it. This program now reminds me of our house on Risa."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 10:47 PM
“Oh, no.”She started smiling.”Our house on Risa is much bigger. And it’s real.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 10:50 PM
"Yeah our house on Risa is amazing I love it." Malcolm said as the walked into the little beach house.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 10:51 PM
“Here we are. Home away from home.”She said stepping into the small space.”Ha ha.. I forgot how small this place was..”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 10:54 PM
"I think it's the perfect size for the program. It doesn't distract from the beach and the stars."
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 10:56 PM
“True. It’s not about the program. It’s about the time we spend together.”She said, breaking out the holographic glasses.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 10:58 PM
"Exactly, I love this quality that we spend together." Malcolm said with a smile as he popped the cork on the champagne.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:00 PM
“Wohoo!”She said as the cork made its signature popping sound. Then she started laughing.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:03 PM
Malcolm chuckled as he poured the champagne into the glasses.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:05 PM
“What should we toast to?”She said watching him pour the glass.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:07 PM
"Us? Or the Phoenix?" Malcolm suggested as he looked at her and smiled. Then he turned to look up into the sky to see the Defiant Class ship entering warp. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:11 PM
“How about our life?”She said taking up her glass, she then offered Malcolm his glass as well.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:13 PM
"To our life together." Malcolm said as he raised his glass to Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:15 PM
She raised her glass as well, smiling at her boyfriend.”To our life together.”She echoed, she before taking a sip.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:18 PM
Malcolm also took a sip of his drink. He looked at Amy and smiled.
"I wonder where Phoenix will travel next in that great galaxy of ours?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:24 PM
“Simple; we’ll travel forward.”She said letting the alcoholic beverage breath a bit before taking her first sip.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:26 PM
Malcolm chuckled. "Good answer. The wine, tastes good even if it isn't the normal champagne that we get." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:29 PM
“It tastes better when I’m enjoying it with you.”She smiled.”Tell my Attending physician. I said thank you for suggesting this vacation.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:32 PM
"Oh, I think your attending physician needed a little vacation with you too." Malcolm said as he smiled back at Amy and leaned over to kiss her.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:35 PM
Amy found herself leading onto Malcolm’s shoulder after their kiss. She stared out at the stars while sipping her beverage.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:41 PM
Malcolm put his arm around her shoulder as they looked up into the stars. He could spend hours just standing here with his amazing girlfriend.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:46 PM
“So what should we do now? I feel like staying here forever and just.. looking at the stars with you.”She said smiling.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 05-Aug-20 11:51 PM
"I want to do that too, there will never be enough time in the galaxy for me to spend with you." Malcolm said as he smiled back at Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 05-Aug-20 11:55 PM
“Now that. Just upsets me. Hopefully we find each other in the after life?”She said; her smile reduced to a mere grin.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 12:09 AM
"I bet we will but, that won't be for a long time hopefully."
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 12:15 AM
“Hopefully. I’d rather be here with you alive.” She said continuing to sip on her wine. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 12:26 AM
"I agree. I would much rather be alive with you."
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 12:27 AM
“Would you like to cook again tonight, As a couple?”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 12:28 AM
"I would love that. Your a good co-chef and it's a lot of fun cooking with you."
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 12:29 AM
“Well, what dish did you have in mind? The was thinking something elegant and flavorful.”
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 12:40 AM
"How about Slow-Cooker Pot Roast with a creamy brown gravy and mashed potatoes on the side?"
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 12:43 AM
“Mm. Sounds delicious.. but we don’t have a Slow-cooker.”She looked over at him.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 01:08 AM
"We could make steak instead in a skillet with gravy and mashed potatoes." Malcolm suggested.
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 01:10 AM
“We’ll figure out the pot roast, steak is getting boring for us anyways.”She chimed in after him.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 01:15 AM
"Your, right we got this." Malcolm said as he smiled back at Amy.
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 01:16 AM
“I mean.. how hard could it be?”She took the last sip of her drink. (edited)
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 01:19 AM
"Well, are your ready to try?" Malcolm asked as he finished his drink.
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 01:20 AM
"Yeah. Let’s try.”She set her glass on the table.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 01:32 AM
Malcolm smiled at her and set his glass down as well.
"Well, this will be a cooking adventure."
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Lieutenant Mino 06-Aug-20 01:47 AM
“I’ll follow your lead.”She said ready to exit the Holodeck. Walking hand in hand with Malcolm of course.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 06-Aug-20 02:12 AM
Malcolm smiled back at her as they left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 03:07 PM
Maggie entered with a smile as she looked around. “Computer, give me a full ship schematic. Focus on phaser arrays with a secondary focus on torpedo bays.” She said, also getting a chair to sit in as she gets to work on her idea.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 07:06 PM
Maggie walked though her sim, using her PADD to mess with the schematics of the ship in front of her. Taking a seat in her chair, in the style of a captains chair. Looking at the phaser arrays as she starts muttering to herself. “Okay okay. So if we decrease power when we start to fire, then add that power just before firing, that would increase power to shots and increase rate of fire by 0.8 seconds...” She said, running the numbers.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 07:33 PM
Maggie got the notice of the meeting with a sigh as she continued to work on the schematic. Sending a quick message.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 09:38 PM
[D] Ding!
Lieutenant Verne, I will be there in a moment, sir. - Ensign H. Maleb, Tactical Department
Maleb entered the Holodeck, his eyes scanning the simulation around him. "Lieutenant Verne, sir?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 09:41 PM
Maggie smiled as she turned around in her chair with a tired smile. Running some numbers on her PADD. “Maleb! I’ve been working on this, trying to get rate of fire and power up in our phasers. Would you mind helping me out?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 09:42 PM
"No, sir, it is no issue." Maleb approached, still examining the contents of the Holodeck. "What do you require?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 09:47 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked over at Maleb as she stood up, walking him over to the hologram of the ship, focused on the ships phaser arrays. “Well. My main idea, is that. Once we start the firing process. We could pull power away for just a moment. Then boom, redistribute it back into the phasers before the shot goes off.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 09:48 PM
"Pull power away from the entire ship? Would that not make us vulnerable to attacks and power surges, sir?" Maleb said, quirking an eyebrow as he looked closer at the hologram.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 09:58 PM
Maggie shook her head as she took a seat, pulling it over. “No. Pull it away partly from phasers. Then just as it’s about to fire, add that power and some non essential power to the shot.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 10:00 PM
"Ah, I see, sir. What do you believe the benefit would be?" Maleb said, leaning towards the image of the ship as he located all of the arrays.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 10:08 PM
Maggie nodded as she took a PADD from her chair with a smile. “Well. I’ve been running the numbers and, I think it would. Increase power to the phaser’s by a good amount. Rate of fire would improve by 0.8 seconds.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 10:16 PM
"Fascinating. I assume as ACTO, you do not require approval from the Captain, the XO, or the Commander?" Maleb said, oblivious. Nothing else. Just oblivious.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 10:25 PM
Maggie gave a slight cough as she looked at the simulation. “I’m not ACTO anymore.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 10:29 PM
Caught off guard, Maleb turned to her. "That is quite surprising and unfortunate. Should I be concerned as to why, sir?" Better to ask permission to ask than to ask.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 10:31 PM
Maggie sighed as she tapped on the hand rest of her chair. “Wasn’t very clearly defined by the commander. But you’ll be getting a new one some time soon. I’ll still be here of course.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 10:34 PM
"Ah. That is truly unfortunate, but it is good to hear that you are remaining on the ship. I cannot think of why you would have been removed, but I should not question the Commander's judgement. Regardless... That is unfortunate." Maleb immediately got the urge to change the subject. "What assistance do you require?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 10:47 PM
Maggie sighed, she unfortunately questioned it everyday. “If you could help me out with this when we both have time. That would nice.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 10:52 PM
"Understood, sir. How would you like to begin?" Maleb said, apparently unfazed by the idea of having a third project on his plate. Ok, a little less sleep, a few more double shifts. He could handle that. No problem.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 10:55 PM
Maggie gave a small smile as she looked at him. “First we’re going to need to get the okay to go ahead. Then we’d need to get access to the phaser arrays to test.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 10:58 PM
"Understood. I believe the Commander is holding a department-wide meeting, sir. Would that be an appropriate time to bring up your idea?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:15 PM
Maggie sighed as she sat back in her chair. “To be quite honest, I’m still feeling somewhat awkward about speaking with the commander.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:18 PM
Ah. To be honest or to censor oneself when speaking to a superior officer? "Understandable, sir." Maleb said, though his furrowed brow suggested he had something more to say as he debated himself. The respectful thing to do was to say nothing. The logical thing to do was to speak up. Deities, he was blunt and he knew it. If he started talking, he wouldn't stop until he was good and done.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:21 PM
Maggie sat back in her chair with a sigh. “And just to make sure, it’s not because I’m mad about the job. I’m upset because he made quite frankly, a upsetting comment about this allowing me to spend more time with my wife. Of which he is yet to apologize.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:23 PM
"Lieutenant, with all due respect, sir, is it appropriate for you to discuss your issues with the Commander with a junior officer? I do not wish for you to be punished."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:24 PM
Maggie nodded with a sigh as she looked at the model in front of her. “I guess, I won’t be going to the meeting is I’m saying.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:32 PM
It was interfering with her duties, which meant it was Maleb's duty to report it... But to who? The Commander? No, not someone in the situation. Go over the Commander's head? That was really the only option. But not without telling Maggie. "Permission to speak freely, sir?" Ooh, that phrase felt weird in his mouth. He had promised himself he'd never say it unless he truly needed to... But this seemed like he needed to.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:33 PM
Maggie sighed as she gave a nod. “Yes. Go ahead?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:36 PM
"Sir, as a member of this crew, it is necessary for me to do my best to ensure that the needs of the many come before the needs of the few. With all due respect, now that I have the knowledge that you are avoiding the Commander and your duties for personal reasons, sir, I have little choice but to go to a higher authority. Obviously, the Commander is not an option, which means I will be forced to go to Commander ShiKahr if I believe that your personal feelings are interfering with your work. I would prefer to not have to do this, sir, but I am bound by Starfleet regulations. Of course, it had not affected your work yet, persay, so this is merely a warning. A respectful warning, sir."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:38 PM
Maggie sighed as she sat back in her chair with a small groan. “Okay. Okay, I’ll stop. I’ll go to the meeting.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:41 PM
"I am sorry that I must put you in that position, sir. It is my responsibility." Maleb said, noting her discomfort. 'Just doing your job, Maleb.' he told himself, though he still felt a little awkward having spoken to a full Lieutenant like that.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:42 PM
Maggie nodded with a sigh, before shaking her head. “Your fine. I can manage a little awkward meeting with a superior officer.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:45 PM
Maleb nodded, confident in her ability to handle any tension. "Is there any work we can begin now, before your idea is strictly approved?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:50 PM
Maggie sighed as she tapped her chair. Leaning forward. “Let’s just wait for approval.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:52 PM
"Understood, sir. Shall I remain here or return to the hub to continue other work?" Maleb said, shifting to standing at attention. Why had she gotten him involved before getting approval? Ah. She hadn't planned to get approval herself. Still, getting in on a project earlier was always better. Ok, a double shift today to make up for last time, more work later in his quarters, yeah. He could do that.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:53 PM
Maggie looked over to Maleb with a smile. “Thank you Maleb! I’ll see you later!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 09-Aug-20 11:55 PM
Maleb nodded. "Of course, sir." He said before turning on his heel and leaving the Holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 09-Aug-20 11:57 PM
Maggie gave a wave over to him with a smile. As she returned to looking over her data.
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 10-Aug-20 12:41 AM
“.. Lieutenant Verne?” Kun called as he entered into the holodeck. Arms were set as his sides as he fully stepped in.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 12:43 AM
Maggie spun around in her chair, the schematic’s of the Phoenix projected in front of her, with the phaser arrays highlighted. “Captain! What can I do for you?”
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 10-Aug-20 12:45 AM
“I was just hoping to chat with you for a second, regarding some events that have taken place. Is that alright?” The Acamarian took the chance to grab one of the extra chairs and roll it over, taking his place across from her. His leg crossed over the other as his gaze remained on the Lieutenant in front of him.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 12:49 AM
Maggie nodded as she looked at him, a small smile on her face. “Captain, I’m going to assume this is about my removal from ACTO.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 10-Aug-20 12:54 AM
“It is which, I want to start off with, an apology.” His tone was sincere, words exuding honesty. “How it was handled atrocious on Command’s end. In fact, your removal was not something I even wanted to happen.” He was going to take the blame for this, it’s just how it was. “I’m sorry, Lieutenant, no no- Maggie, I am extremely sorry for this having happened.” With lips pressed into a fine line, he opened them to speak again. “I’m here, not only to apologize, but to re-instate you as Assistant Chief Tactical officer.” As he spoke, he uncrossed his legs and let his hands clasp together.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 01:00 AM
Maggie looked a bit shocked for a moment. Before nodding with a small smile on her lips. “Well uhm. Thank you sir, definitely not what I was expecting..”
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 10-Aug-20 01:04 AM
“Not only are you being reinstated, you’re going to have an additional task along with all the normal duties of being ACTO” Kun continued on, “I’d like you to take Ensign Haitek Maleb on as ACTO in training.” “You have, exceptional skills Maggie - you’re also one of only few tactical officers with the knowledge necessary to teach others. Maleb has shown very strong leadership skills which is why I want him to be learning all of this - specifically from you.” If Kun had something - it was confidence. He didn’t care if Junior officers were doing more than the woman who sat in front of him. Maggie has already proved herself time and time again for him not to care about that.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 01:07 AM
Maggie gave a small smile as she nodded. “I’d be more then willing to take him on, in fact this project-“ She waved her hand at the display of the ship. “-was between me and him as a matter of fact!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 10-Aug-20 01:09 AM
“That’s - that’s perfect! I’m very certain that you two can make an almost perfect team.” Finally, those pressed lips had a smile outfitted on to them. “If you could relay this to the Commander, that would be wonderful. I believe he has something to say to you as well - if he hasn’t.”
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 01:12 AM
Maggie nodded with a sigh as she sat back in her chair with an almost sad look on her face. “If I may raise something about the commander sir. In the initial demotion. He had raised the point of me being married as a reason. Which I did and still don’t find to be a acceptable thing to bring up in a demotion meeting.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 10-Aug-20 01:15 AM
His smile had slowly faltered as he relayed a response. While he didn’t know Dunamis said those exact words, he had already reprimanded the man rather harshly. “It’s absolutely unacceptable for him to have done that. I’ve already reprimanded him for much of the handling in the first place which is why I do suggest speaking with him soon to relay all of this.” “He knows where his mistake falls and if he by any chance doesn’t - contact immediately and I’ll take the matter back into my hands.”
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 01:17 AM
Maggie nodded with a soft smile on her face, sitting back up straight. “Right okay! Thank you so much sir, I’ll make sure to let Maleb know as well ASAP!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Dev Clark 10-Aug-20 01:18 AM
“Thank you, have a good one, Maggie.” Another smile was flashed her way. Surprisingly, that went far better than his expectations had thought. Patting the woman’s shoulder, Kun stalked out with a hand in pocket.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 01:19 AM
Maggie smiled as she turned around in her chair after giving him a wave. Quickly typing something up.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 10-Aug-20 11:49 AM
[D] Maggie had left after a while.
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Ensign Kya Pok 11-Aug-20 09:27 PM
In the holodeck. Kya entered with a small sigh, looking around she looked up at the ceiling. “Pok-Beta-7.” Soon, the holodeck came to light with a lovely beach. She soon settled down at a beach chair, pulled a medical textbook from her side. And started reading. Letting her mind focus on the book as her body relaxed in the chair. Sipping a bottle of water as she sat.
After a long while of reading, eventually getting over to reading some X-men comics. She soon stood up, she had ten minutes before her shift. She soon turned off the holodeck and headed out the door.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 03:56 AM
[Tarna]Standing outside the holodeck, he took time to review the sheet music he currently held in his hand. Mid level pieces, nothing too complicated.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 03:59 AM
Seeing Tarna as she approached, she said "Hello big guy, I hope I'm not too late~!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 04:08 AM
[Tarna]"Oh, no. Not at all." Yep, there was definitely a slight orange flush between the gaps in his scales as he walked into the holodeck and started up a program - a grand piano in an old-fashioned Victorian era room, perhaps. "Really, you're just in time."
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 04:17 AM
Flush that she totally noticed, and maybe the little grin was related to that. She followed him inside, and could only gasp at the room. It was beautiful!!! Jennei sat in one of the couch around the room, where she would be able to see well Tarna played. "It's a fantastic room, where I'm sure I will hear fantastic sounds!" she said with an honest smile. No more talking, time for music, whenever he'll be ready.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 04:22 AM
[Tarna]"I really do hope so." Settling down on the piano bench he looked the instrument over, tested the keys and took a deep breath. You've been practising for stuff like this for a while now. You'll be fine. Scaly fingers started out slow as he found his rhythm and picked up in speed, playing a slow, romantic-sounding piece. Hardly any errors at all - though maybe that wad just after much practice. (edited)
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 04:31 AM
At first, Jennei observed the Jem'hadar's fingers moving on the keys as she listened to the music filling the room. After a while, she just relaxed into the couch, eyes closed as she clearly enjoyed the slow piece. She wasn't getting sleepy though, as her fingers quietly followed the rhythm with little taps on the couch. With the material it was made of though, there was no sound, or at least not loud enough to be heard over the piano. She would end for the end of the music to make vocal comments, as to not disturb Tarna while he played, or simply not to disturb the music.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 04:39 AM
[Tarna]When he did take his fingers away from the keyboard he looked back at her. "Like it?:
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 04:48 AM
Opening back her eyes when he spoke, she gave him a huge smile. "It was beautiful!!! Have you played yet for your beloved? I'm sure she would be delighted to hear you play, it was soooo lovely~! You're definitely the next... Mozarto?" she answered excitedly with little claps. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 04:51 AM
[Tarna]"Yep. I have. She loves my music. As for being the next great composer? Well. We'll see. There's more where that came from."
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 04:59 AM
"Good!!! Obviously, but I'm sure that if you wish to, you'll definitely make great, fantastic things~!" she said confidently, and still excited, though the claps had stopped... for now. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 05:10 AM
[Tarna]"Alright. Next one coming right up." He turned back to the piano and began on a separate piece - faster, more joyful.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 05:16 AM
The Betazoid did a zip-it gesture, still smiling, then listen to the next one. She enjoyed it just as much, fingers drumming once again on the couch, though getting speed just like the music, and smiling.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 05:22 AM
[Tarna]When his current piece was finished he peered back at her over his shoulder. "Got one more up my sleeve. Dance piece from the 22nd century, really pleasant."
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 05:25 AM
Jennei offered two thumbs up, delighted to be able to hear one more.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 05:38 AM
[Tarna]Smiling he turned back to the keyboard. Scaly fingers danced happily across the keyboard, playing a lively tune that made one simply want to get up and dance. Goodness knows when he'd learned this one.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 05:47 AM
At first, she was able to resist, energy going through her fingers. Then, when it wasn't enough, her feet joined them. Finally, after some time, she got up and started dancing. Was it classy, organised? Was there specific, complex movements? Did it even really followed the beat? No, no and, no. She was just... moving, in whatever way that felt good at the time, having fun. She loved it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 05:55 AM
[Tarna]Glancing behind his shoulder he smirked at her, seeing that she simply couldn't resist moving to the tune. "Infectious isn't it? Eh?"
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 06:04 AM
"You don't say!" she answered him, almost breathless, but with a smile nonetheless. "I looooove music~! Even more when you play~" she added, with a playful wink.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 06:19 AM
[Tarna]"Um. Thanks!" There was definitely a searing sensation on his cheeks as he played the last few notes and stood up with a bow.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 06:24 AM
Jennei began clapping when he bowed, perhaps a bit too enthusiastically and intensely but what wasn't intense with her? "Spleeeeendid! Remarkableeee! Fant-" yawn "-astic! Oops, sorry! I just got off a double-shift, and I think it begins to show, but it really was incredible!" she finished with an apologetic smile. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 06:28 AM
[Tarna]"No problem. I'm tired myself." He said, clapping her on the shoulder. "Still more where that came from, for another time. Really do just ask!"
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 13-Aug-20 06:37 AM
After stifling another yawn, she answered with a smile, "Sure, I'd love to~! For now though, I have another appointment to attend- I think my bed is waiting for me. Thanks, big guy, see you soon~!" she said as she found the holodeck exit, doing finger guns gesture she learned from a human friend along another wink as she left.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Aug-20 06:40 AM
[Tarna]Smirking he waved back and exited the holodeck after her.
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Finley Harrison 14-Aug-20 08:45 AM
As soon as Eleanor entered, she set the holodeck to an office setting. There was a small desk for the Commander to be seated at, and at the front was a screen to display the presentation from her PADD. While she was waiting, she smoothed her hair and placed her puppy gently on the ground. A bed had been replicated for him to lay in, but he was preoccupied with exploration of the new surroundings.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 09:12 AM
He walked through the doors a few minutes after her, studying the scene through narrowed eyes. "Ensign. What is it ypu have to talk to me about?"
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Finley Harrison 14-Aug-20 09:32 AM
Almost immediately the puppy ran to Dune's feet, sniffing him curiously. Eleanor quickly walked over and scooped the puppy up. "Uh, yes. Good to see you Commander. I have a proposition to make if that’s alright."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 10:25 AM
"It is perfectly alright. Please, do continue."
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Finley Harrison 14-Aug-20 05:25 PM
"Feel free to have a seat, I have a small presentation." Eleanor walked toward the front of the room.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 05:44 PM
Alright then. He settled on an office chair, finding it not too dissimilar to a conference room briefing.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 05:59 PM
[Eleanor] "Alrighty," Eleanor set the puppy back down so he could grab her PADD. "Thank you for coming!" Once the puppy touched the ground he ran back over to Dune, smelling his legs. "Alrighty," Eleanor looked from the PADD up to the screen. The front of the slideshow presentation was mirrored onto it. "Okay! I think we're set." The title of the presentation read, 'Working Dogs.' Eleanor smiled, "I know this looks strange... I probably should’ve invited the captain, but I figured if it didn’t clear you it wouldn’t clear him. Just hear me out on this!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 06:16 PM
"Working dogs." He raised both eyebrows, not minding the dog running round his hooves at all. Bingsu was the same. "As in therapy dogs used in rehabilitation? Or, framed in the context of our department, dogs to be sent into combat?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 06:21 PM
[Eleanor] "Both!" Eleanor's eyes widened excitedly, as she flickered to the next slide. "As you can see, I took the recent statistics of dogs aboard this ship, and it appears the number has gone up! I’m assuming this is due to our recent docking to the Earth Space-Dock." Eleanor gestured toward the chart, which indeed had a line indicating the amount of dogs aboard the ship had gone up. "Although dogs make wonderful friends, I was thinking, they’re aboard a Starfleet vessel why not make them hardworking officers?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 06:24 PM
"One problem comes immediately to mind, ensign - have we someone who would be able to properly train these dogs? Especially to send them into combat?"
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 06:29 PM
[Eleanor] "Well, you see..." Eleanor squinted her eyes at her PADD, skipping ahead a couple of slides, a picture came up on screen. Eleanor holding several border collie pups, in front of what appeared to be a barn. "We don't have to start with combat, we can start with dogs built for away team exploration or therapy. I have lot's of background with training dogs! I could also invite Ameilia, our Vet for some extra help."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 06:31 PM
"Perhaps. Another, more serious problem comes to mind - recognize that modern weapons have advanced past simple metal projectiles. Particle weaponry, tricobalt devices and mines, force fields - far deadlier than ever before. I am in doubt that our canine friends are suited to modern combat." (edited)
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 06:36 PM
[Eleanor] Eleanor considered this, resting her head thoughtfully onto her hand. "You’re right, I wouldn’t like any dog to be hurt." She looked down at her own puppy who was playfully rolling on his back. "I suppose I didn’t think about that, but what if- I don’t have a slide for this, but I have an idea!" Eleanor scooped up her puppy. "What if we have ambassador dogs! It’s been proven scientifically that dogs ease the mind of several species, not just humans. What if we invite these dogs to important meetings or missions that involve careful discussions? They could help ease tension!" The puppy wiggled in her arms, trying to nibble at her fingers. She shifted him to her side. Still carrying a giant smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 06:39 PM
“At the risk of them being harmful to our guests - I’m afraid I’ll have to say no to that notion as well.” He told her. “To the idea of therapy animals, however, and building on that fact - I do believe it would be beneficial. You might wish to bring this suggestion to commander Carlisle - I’m sure she would find it quite useful.”
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 06:45 PM
[Eleanor] Eleanor squinted her eyes, but kept her smile. Alright, fine, so there were flaws to her previous ideas. Sounded good on paper, but now that she’s explaining them, she’s seeing them herself. That’s okay, one idea of yours is a good one. Therapy dogs will be more than beneficial, alright. It’s settled then. "Commander Carlisle?" Eleanor had heard her name, but knew little about her. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 06:46 PM
“Our chief medical officer. She is a reasonable woman - I’m sure she would be glad to listen to you.”
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 06:48 PM
[Eleanor] "Do you think I should keep the presentation format?" Eleanor looked up at the picture of herself with the puppies, and smiled fondly. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 06:50 PM
“Simply go to her and talk to her. Raise the idea. There is no need for a presentation, ensign. I appreciate the time you have taken to prepare this program, but sometimes keeping it simple yet professional is best in my opinion.”
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 06:54 PM
[Eleanor] She looked back to Dune. "Alright, thank you. I will leave her a message on her PADD, so we can schedule a time to meet." She bounced the puppy upwards to balance in her hip. "While you’re here, I was trying to think of a name for him. I was thinking Ringo, what do you think?" She looked down at the unsatisfied puppy. He wanted to go explore the room some more.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 06:56 PM
“I’m afraid that the choice of his name is yours alone to make. I only selected Bingsu for my own owing to the color of her fur. Perhaps you may wish to do the same.” Why was she asking him questions like this, anyway? He was her department head, not her name consultant.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 07:28 PM
[Eleanor] "Oh, I didn’t know you had a dog! Thank you for the advice." She laughed slightly to herself. "I appreciate your coming out to hear my ideas, sir. That’s all I have for now, but I’ll be sure to let you know the outcome of my conversation with Commander Carlisle."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Aug-20 07:32 PM
“Of course, though I do believe the outcome won’t be negative. Until then,” He nodded to her and walked out of the holodeck in silence.
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Gnik Trac Gnippohs Eht 14-Aug-20 07:33 PM
[Eleanor] "Have a nice rest of your day, Commander!" Eleanor decided to wait for a little while in the holodeck so that way she didn’t awkwardly bump into him in the halls. (edited)
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Finley Harrison 14-Aug-20 07:41 PM
Once she was sure he was probably out, Eleanor returned the holodeck back it’s default, and exited with her puppy.
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Commander T'Svai 16-Aug-20 11:06 PM
Once inside, she placed her datachip into the console, made a few adjustments, and cracked her neck purposefully. "Computer, initiate combat simulation T'Svai-Five-Delta." She directed. The simulated Vulcan combatants phased into being. With that, the fighting commenced, a mix of suus mahna and phaser target practice. Being neither tactical nor security she still had quite a lot of practicing to do before she'd consider herself good at either, but then that was the goal she'd had in creating such a program.
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Commander T'Svai 16-Aug-20 11:35 PM
Once she'd had her ass well and truly handed to her, to borrow a human expression, T'Svai paused the simulation, sat down on the ground with some generic pre-Reform warrior hovering over her threateningly with a lirpa, frozen in time, and re-watched the transmission from before, which she'd caught very little of. Not for motivation, just... for understanding. Though she knew none of the people shown, she found herself rather affected by both the obvious pain depicted and the discomfort that came with the inability to truly know what came next. "The spear in the other's heart is a spear in your own: you are he. Violence breeds violence, death brings death, and hate places hate upon oneself." She muttered aloud, alluding to a common quote of Surak's. It proved an effective mantra. She stood once again and ended the program before leaving the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 02:47 AM
[D] Deimora was more or less sitting on the floor outside the holodeck when the announcement rang out, she saw it fit to enter then.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 02:48 AM
Adam walked briskly, trying to take as little time as possible- he didn't want to be late to training.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 02:48 AM
Looking much better than he had the previous night, Maleb came into the Holodeck and stood at attention as he waited for Commander Dunamis to enter.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 02:50 AM
The Kelpien was right behind them, thankfully looking less tired than yesterday, and walked into the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 02:51 AM
"Commander." Deimora stood straight.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 02:52 AM
Adam stood at attention as he spotted the commander "Sir! Pleasure to meet you again."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 02:53 AM
"Pleasure to see all of you as well. I trust that you all have rested adequately ahead of today's session...?"
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Finley Harrison 18-Aug-20 02:54 AM
[D] Eleanor arrived and gave everyone a wave before finding a spot to stand.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 02:54 AM
"Yes, sir." Maleb nodded. He did indeed look far less exhausted. In fact, he was already in battle stance, his weight on his toes more than his heels.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 02:54 AM
"Yes, sir." Deimora waved to Eleanor with a small smile. She had a clean line between work and not work and thus she had no issue switching from Dune off the clock to Commander during.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 02:56 AM
"Aye, sir. Steady eight hours." He stood at ease, hands behind his back- he still behaved as though he were a cadet in this instance
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 03:00 AM
"Very well." He really had no way of telling who'd actually slept well - because he certainly hadn't - but it'd have to do for now. Walking up to the control panel he tapped at it while looking at his PADD. The scene would shift to the interior of a Romulan ship - dark, pulsing green in places, dark grey metal walls. That is to say, not nice to look at.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 03:01 AM
Maleb automatically raised his phaser, standing in a defensive position. "Has the program started, Commander?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 03:01 AM
Lithop walked into the holodeck, feeling a bit weird about being the only one in blue. She walked up to Dunamis. “hello sir, I think I’m just going to be watching for now.”
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:01 AM
Sa'val walked in and looked around, following Lithop.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 03:04 AM
She entered and lingered near Lithop, since she also wasn't in Tactical and it seemed appropriate. "I am here to observe but would be willing to participate if that does not get in the way." She chimed in. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 03:11 AM
"Sir," Deimora raised a hand, "In this simulation, as a long range specialist what position should I take?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 03:13 AM
"I believe the weapons selection should have phaser rifles for you to use." He prised open a weapons locker, revealing a selection of ranged weapons including the more recent TR-116B rifles. "Arm yourselves." (edited)
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Finley Harrison 18-Aug-20 03:18 AM
Eleanor stepped over to the locker and grabbed herself a phaser rifle before stepping back into the tactical crowd.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 03:19 AM
She hesitated a moment, as she was not Tactical, but decided she'd take one to be on the safe side. She then stepped back.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 03:20 AM
Deimora picked up the longest range weapon there. Holding it steadily near the back of the crowd. She'd do her best work as overwatch at the back of the pack.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 03:20 AM
Maleb grabbed a phaser rifle as well, putting the strap around his shoulder so he could access it just as quickly as his sidearm.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 03:20 AM
Pruitt approached the locker and inspected a rifle- it had been a long time since he'd used one, but he was determined to get back into the swing of things.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:22 AM
Sa'val waited for the others to ensure they had their selection and then stepped up to grab one of his own. He did a quick inspection of it himself, and checked the settings for zero...obviously actually zeroing the rifle would be out of the question right now.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 03:24 AM
As for himself he would only take a phaser rifle - the spikes on his head were long range enough. "Are you all ready?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 03:26 AM
"Yes, sir. Who shall take point?" Maleb said after adjusting his rifle adequately. Stryker had said it would be him, but if the Commander's opinion differed, he would obey.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 03:27 AM
T'Svai nodded silently. Of course, she had no idea what to do other than attempt to stay out of the way and limit damage where possible, but it would have to do.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 03:30 AM
"Ready, sir!" He aimed down the sights, trying to get a feel for it.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:31 AM
Sa'val looked around and made eye contact with Commander Dunamis. He raised an eyebrow as if to ask if he wanted to divy up responsibility or not.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 03:32 AM
"Are there volunteers?" He asked the crowd, "Take initiative. It will serve you well later on."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 03:33 AM
"I'm familiar with this type of set up, and comfortable enough with most of the officers here."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 03:33 AM
Maleb raised his hand. "I am can, sir."
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 03:33 AM
He remained silent, hoping not to impose or "step on any toes," as the expression went
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:35 AM
Sa'val nodded and turned to Dunamis. "Perhaps we can have Ensign Maleb take point, Ensign Byrne can act as Squad Leader, and Lieutenant..." Sa'val turned to Adam. "...and the Lieutenant and I can fill in as members of the squad to allow for some on the job leadership training, sir?"
"That is if you are interested in seeing them lead, sir."
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Finley Harrison 18-Aug-20 03:37 AM
Eleanor smiled, it would be exciting to have both Dei and Maleb be in charge. She wondered how they were going to be, Dei especially. She knew Maleb was very skilled in leading a team, but she’d never been in a group with Dei before. She waited to see if Dune approved.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 03:37 AM
There was something fascinating about seeing Tactical in action, even though the simulation had yet to begin. Being a pacifist herself, seeing planned offensive fighting always brought something new. Her head turned as the others talked, following the flow of the conversation.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 03:39 AM
"Good!" He nodded solemnly to the two of them. "Then ensigns Maleb and Byrne shall lead. Your objective shall be to clear the hallway of Tal Shiar."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 03:40 AM
"Understood, sir." Maleb said, moving up to the front of the group as he raised his rifle.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:42 AM
Sa'val nodded and turned to Deadeye for orders.
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Finley Harrison 18-Aug-20 03:43 AM
Eleanor positioned her rifle for easy access and stood alert, awaiting instruction.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 03:43 AM
Adam nodded "That sounds agreeable, sir."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 03:44 AM
"Understood sir." She stood closer to the rest of the team, in front of all of them, which certainly would not be her position upon start, We'll be assuming a standard arrowhead with a modification. Maleb at the point and you all to the sides. We'll have an even number with me at the back middle with my sniper rifle. I trust you all to choose sides evenly." With that she positioned herself at the back.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:46 AM
Sa'val nodded and moved to take up a position on the opposite side of the arrowhead from Adam. Although they were not leading, it would be good to have the Lieutenants on either side to step in and help if needed.
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Finley Harrison 18-Aug-20 03:48 AM
Eleanor filed in behind Sa'val, this would be as good a place as any she would hope. She stretched her arms and shoulders while she waited for everyone else to get into position.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 03:51 AM
Pruit would crouch, his rifle stance akin to that of a Starfleet marine. He nodded at Sa'val, who he could see knew what he was doing. Truth be told, however, Adam felt a bit naked without his knife, but could compensate
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 03:51 AM
She hesitated for a moment. "As there are an even number of tactical personnel present, unless my count is mistaken, shall I...? So that the arrowhead formation is even." She asked carefully, gesturing at the formation thus far.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 03:53 AM
"If you wish." He looked on down the hallway and narrowed his golden eyes. Time to get to work. "Computer, run program." Ahead of them a group of five Romulans materialized, all armed with hand pistols. Having spotted the group they fired upon the officers.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 03:55 AM
Maleb immediately lifted his rifle, aiming for the center Romulan while trying to set it to wide beam. Once it was set properly, he fired it, trying to get as many in the beam as he could.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 03:56 AM
Deimora assessed the group from behind. She stood on her toes, ready to go. "Let's move out." She began to fire, occasionally checking behind the group.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:57 AM
Sa'val, on the right side, took aim the the Romulan to the far right of the group. He utilized pinpoint precision and fired as he leaned forward in a near crouch, minimizing his profile. (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 03:57 AM
She got into formation just in time and quickly discovered that her very, very low skill level had evidently not been enough to lower the simulation's difficulty. If she was human, she probably would have cursed in surprise. Fortunately she was not. Instead, she stayed carefully behind the person in front of her and also attempted to shoot at the Romulan on the left with dubious accuracy. Perhaps she should have spent more time in this holodeck the previous day. She followed the group, of course. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 03:57 AM
Maleb nodded as he began to move forward in a slight crouch, "Aye sir!" (edited)
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L. King 18-Aug-20 03:58 AM
Sa'val, his peripheral vision always keeping an eye on Maleb, moved with him.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 03:59 AM
Pruitt took aim and fired quickly- clean headshot. He continued stealthily, ready to strike at the next
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:00 AM
Deimora almost smirked watching the group move in tandem and plow through the Tal Shiar. She stood taller at the back, gunning down the Romulans at the back of the pack. Her sniper's aim was incredibly useful, and so was the scope.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 04:03 AM
Lithop stood off to the side, studying the tactical officers practically plow though the Tal Shiar, to say she was intimidated would have been a massive understatement.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:04 AM
Hey! By some miracle her shot had hit. She risked a second. That hit too though not quite the target she was hoping for, catching one of the Romulans in the back in the shoulder. Okay, okay, this wasn't going terribly. Good times.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 04:06 AM
[D]Luckily or not most of the Romulans fell down - but more was still to come. Two remained now; one changed a setting on their weapin and fired an antiproton beam at the group. The other armed what looked like a disc-shaped, flat device that glowed an ominous shade of green.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 04:08 AM
"Got right!" Sa'val shouted curtly, indicating he was going to take the one with the disk. He swiveled his aim and immediately fired at the torso of the Romulan in question.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:08 AM
"Got left! Cover!" Deimora shouted, hoping everyone was present enough to dodge or duck. She took a crouching shot at the Romulan with the antiproton beam. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 04:09 AM
Maleb dropped to the ground immediately, trying to get a few shots off at either Romulan, though he focused on the one with the green disc. He didn't like it. It looked too ominous.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:09 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA (is what she would have thought if she hadn't had years of suppressing such illogical and unhelpful thoughts.) She ducked.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:11 AM
"Deimora turned her attention to the one with the disc, opting to fire at the Romulan rather than the potential explosive."
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 04:11 AM
Pruitt would hang back, providing covering fire as needed, though he had thought to jump into crossfire, but was trying to remain reserved
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 04:12 AM
Still awkwardly there she ducked out of instinct, cursing to herself the whole time.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 04:13 AM
[D]Unfortunately Dei was hit in the arm - which felt like lava burning through her skin. Ouch. Antiprotons really do be painful. Meanwhile the Romulan with the device was hit and dematerialized, dropping the already-armed device to the ground. A screen on the thing's top surface counted down in Rihhansu, starting from 3...
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:14 AM
Deimora let out a choked gutteral yell, "Take cover." Deimora rumbled. She was on one knee firing at the Romulans, waiting for the team to fall back. She'd deal with the upper arm later, adrenaline was supposedly taking care of it.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:15 AM
Her thoughts moved very quickly then, and they were quite scattered. Disk. Glowing. Chemical agent? Armed. Catalyst? Trigger mechanism likely to induce detonation. She decided to take a risk and possibly fuck up the simulation for everyone by shooting at the device.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 04:15 AM
"I can try to kick it!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 04:16 AM
[D]Boom. The device detonated in a spectatular shower of green thalaron particles, 'vaporizing' all her teammates and herself. Oops. (edited)
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 04:16 AM
Having seen a comrade down, Pruitt rushed to Deimora "Can you stand, ensign?" He would attempt to help her up if she could
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 04:18 AM
"Damn it." Maleb whispered under his breath. "That was my fault. I should have trusted my instincts."
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L. King 18-Aug-20 04:18 AM
Sa'val stood as the program ended. "Excellent first attempt everyone. Let's circle up for debrief."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:18 AM
Deimora stood up by herself with a face that looked like murder, "No, it was my faulty leadership."
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:18 AM
She hummed, quite disappointed with herself. "I believe it was my impulsivity. I apologize."
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L. King 18-Aug-20 04:19 AM
Sa'val turned to each in turn and held up his hand. "There will be no more of that." Sa'val turned to look at each one, his face very serious.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 04:19 AM
"Did that actually hurt you, Deadeye? I went over the safeties five times to make sure they were fully compatible, but evidently there was an error?" He turned to Sa'val. "Aye, sir."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 04:20 AM
Lithop stood up and walked over to the group. "Maybe I could participate this time. You know get some experience."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 04:21 AM
"Assigning blame to one another and to yourselves will not bring a better result." He reminded them, having watched them fight all the while. "Improve. Learn from your mistakes. Is that clear?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 04:21 AM
"Yes, sir."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:22 AM
Deimora stood straight despite the searing in her eyes. "I'm physically unharmed, simply a little pressed at the moment." She was practically seething, fucks sake. "Yessir."
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:22 AM
"Do we have any records of successful defusing of a weapon of this nature?" She asked curiously. "And should I attempt to take a less... active role next round?"
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L. King 18-Aug-20 04:24 AM
Sa'val waited for everyone to circle around him and nodded at each one. "To begin, this was a first time, thrown into the action. No one froze. There is something to be said about that. I will start in the manner I was trained in my former position, by eliciting input from the least senior officer to avoid impacting answers." Sa'val looked around to ensure that made sense to everyone, absent any questions he turned to Lithop. "Ensign Howard, while you may not be Junior, your role in science means your opinion may be useful from an outsiders perspective. Aside from providing you a weapon, what did you notice we could improve upon?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 04:28 AM
Lithop who had somehow gotten her hands on a phaser rifle. "Well, when that unknown weapon appeared you all kinda made assumptions on it without ever seeing it work or even getting a scan of it for more information. Because you had no clue on what it could be you couldn't disarm it."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 04:31 AM
"To the contrary thalaron and other exotic particle weaponry is part of the tactical officer's course training. I believe it is a third-year subject." He recalled.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 04:33 AM
"If I may, sir, I remember that class thoroughly and still did not recognize that weapon in particular. It is, as far as I can tell, unique, Commander. Perhaps we all need to be briefed on Tal Shiar weapons to mitigate any risk."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:33 AM
"Which was why I fired at the carrier rather than the weapon itself." Deimora's face was just as angry, yet her tone was nothing but subordinate, "It looked like a land mine and so I treated it as such."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 04:34 AM
Lithop blushed and rubbed her neck, embarrassed that she gave horrible advice. She was far from a weapons expert and she didn't exactly know what was going on in the simulation. "Sorry."
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:34 AM
The embarrassment trying to worm its way through her mental barriers diminished somewhat. This was not accompanied by any change in demeanor whatsoever. It then rose up again and fought anew as Deimora spoke. This also was not visible from the outside.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 04:35 AM
Sa'val nodded at the Commander and Maleb's interaction but turned back to Lithop. "Remaining on track, however, I understand your point, Ensign Howard. It would have been useful to utilize our Science officer in a manner fitting her role. I think you had an excellent point. Perhaps using you as a...Tactical Scientist, using a tricorder to either jam or defuse detonation signals perhaps even a small pulse to deactivate explosives. I think that is quite brilliant, thank you for the input, Lithop."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 04:37 AM
Gaining back a bit of confidence, she nodded, agreeing with what Sa'val had said.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 04:37 AM
Sa'val then turned to T'Svai. "I mean no insult, Lieutenant, but as an Operations personnel, your knowledge of Tactical conduct may not be on par with the likes of Eleanor and thus I would like your unbiased opinion. Would you like to weigh in with what you believe might have improved our situation?"
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:49 AM
She tilted her head slightly to the side. This was the closest she'd get to a facial expression during this entire exchange. "You are correct. Battle strategy is not my area of expertise." She paused a moment, gathering her thoughts. "As Ensign Howard stated, been scanned. It would be logical to have someone assigned to such a task within the formation. Though I could be mistaken, it seems rational to place such an individual towards the middle of the group so they are protected on all sides within the formation but within scanning range. The device itself was clearly counting down, and therefore it is logical to assume its detonation would have had the same result as... what occured when I shot at it." She un-tilted her head and straightened up. "To go off on a tangent, given the lethality of thalaron radiation, even when very few particles are present, the only solutions I can think of for such a situation are to eject the weapon into space, which may prove difficult in a ship with an unknown layout, or to disarm the weapon's holder before they have the chance to arm it, which obviously cannot be done retroactively. I find it odd that the Romulans would resort to such a strategy, given it would have been lethal to them as well." She realized belatedly. "Does recent intelligence indicate the Romulans have developed a defense against thalaron radiation?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 04:54 AM
"It seems not. Perhaps it was a final act of desparation." He reasoned evenly, staring down at the smouldering hole in the hallway. "Aimed at eliminating their enemies as well as themselves in the name of the Star Empire."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 04:54 AM
Maleb furrowed his brow intensely as he looked at T'Svai. Keep your cool. She's a Lieutenant. Keep your cool. Whothehellfiresatanunknownweapon?? Keep your cool. Breathe.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 04:56 AM
*Deimora focused her gaze at the floor. Shooting a quick side-eye before clenching her fist so hard she could've broken skin, her knuckles white. I'm sorry, what?*
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 04:58 AM
She became aware that her actions were not being received well by several people in the room. "It appears so." She said flatly. "Perhaps our- your advantage then lies in a less aggressive approach. It is substantially harder to eliminate the entire group, as the Romulans seem to be willing to do even at the cost of their own lives, if the size and position of the group is less easy to discern."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 04:58 AM
Lithop didn't need to be an empath to know that tensions were rising fast. "But no one is going to shoot at unknown weapons again right." *She gave T'Svai a side eye that said you done messed up girl*
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 05:00 AM
Pruitt listened quietly to the conversations around him. He looked down at the floor, almost contemplating
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 05:01 AM
She regarded Lithop calmly. "In the absence of other available strategies, I am not so sure. But yes, in future simulations I will defer to Tactical's judgement and expertise."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 05:03 AM
*more side eye, your making things worse.* "But it wont come to that, right guys?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 05:04 AM
"If I had trusted my instincts, it would not have needed to."
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 05:04 AM
What on earth was that expression meant to signify? "Yes...no?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 05:06 AM
"We assess, and we try again, however many damn times it takes to get it right. We won't be making the same mistakes the day of." Deimora's words were sharpened like knives, she didn't accept failure from herself.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 05:06 AM
Giving up on trying to communicate with a side eye, Lithop Stared straight ahead, eyes wide, hoping that a brawl wouldn't start. (edited)
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L. King 18-Aug-20 05:07 AM
Sa'val nodded at the aside. "Some excellent points I hope to touch on during my turn, but formation is an excellent consideration. While we assumed attacks would be from the front, Deadeye also secured the rear which allowed her the dual purpose of keeping an eye on the rest of the team but also would be able to more effectively utilize her skills as a Marksman. As for shooting the device...a risky ploy...possibly a last ditch effort. As we found out, it did not work and I think that this illustrates the point that Lithop made. We would be better served to have your multiple talents working together while those of us trained in weapons use will handle the protection of the Crew. Something I think we should work on training together...perhaps some rudimentary foreign weapons introduction as well." Sa'val glanced to Dunamis to see if that was something he would consider in the future, but obviously not at this time. Sa'val turned back to T'Svai. "In any case, I understand you reaction. Destroying an explosive before it reaches the team makes logical sense. Your ability to quickly assess the situation, create a hypothesis, and act upon it...with remarkable precision, I might add, was commendable. I hope we can give you more effective data to allow you to make more complete decisions in the future." Sa'val glanced at Maleb sharply as he had already told his young friend not to blame himself. It lasted a moment before he turned to Eleanor for her input. Eleanor provided very clever input on the importance of pre-planning movements and assigning location within the formation for each officer. Sa'val nodded. "Thank you, Eleanor. Very wise, as always. Now, Maleb, from your perspective, how did this simulation go?" (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 05:07 AM
Considering what they were trying to get right was an ever-changing series of almost randomly generated circumstances, she thought Deimora's statement was illogical, but now was not the time to say as much. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 05:09 AM
The door swung open, and to her surprise. She saw a variety of other officers. Blue, yellow, red. Everyone was here. However, the officers seemed uneasy. Something had gone wrong since the simulation was not running. She walked over to the commander, knowing that he can give a full professional explanation. Leaning over to his side she whispered. "Everything going well?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 05:11 AM
"We lost the scenario after coming into contact with thalaron radiation." He declined to say who'd done what or who caused the explosion - out of respect for both parties standing in front of them. "If possible I would like to begin the next round of simulations."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 05:13 AM
"I believe that we should be briefed on Tal Shiar weapons before we train again, sir." He said before be was cut off by Walsh's entrance. He paused for a moment before continuing. "I am aware that I fired before ordered to, which is far from ideal. Ensign Byrne's leadership was good, as was the coherence of the group. I also realize I must learn to trust my instincts when the entire group is being threatened, instead of losing everyone for the sake of being by the book -- that is the Human term for it, correct?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 05:15 AM
Lithop, just now realizing that she's the only full human here, nodded. "yeah that's correct."
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L. King 18-Aug-20 05:15 AM
Sa'val nodded. "I understand your reference. When we are thrown into combat, your choice to fire first was the correct one. Thank you Maleb." Sa'val turned to Deimora. "Deadeye? Your thoughts?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 05:21 AM
"Thank you Ensign Maleb," Deimora was honestly grateful for the feedback, especially on her leadership. "I observed that the arrowhead worked in tandem, communication between officers was optimal for the situation. Usually I'd direct this with a little more stealth to avoid a full scale confrontation, but I was not at the front of the pack to direct silently. To be perfectly transparent, I trust Ensign Maleb's judgement as much as I trust my own. In this scenario we wanted similar if not an identical result. For what transpired, the beginning of our assault was organized and centralized, we may not be a hivemind but I'm quite positive we acted like one."
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L. King 18-Aug-20 05:26 AM
Sa'val nodded once again. "Excellent. It is agreeable that you were able to recognize the areas in which we as a team...and you as a leader were able to excel. I would like to discuss with you some other options for formation choicesb and I, too, can appreicate a stealthy entrance...though, with the confrontation thrown at us, obviously Stealth was not an option this time." Sa'val turned to Adam. "Lieutenant, I know we have not met, but perhaps you have some input?"
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 05:29 AM
He nodded "Communication is key, of course- in the leadership course they teach you that everyone works as a unit. You all know this, but no one should be going in alone- going head-first will get you killed." He turned to Commander Dunamis "Sir- out of curiosity, are our men trained in knife combat?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 05:30 AM
"Most should be - though I do believe that close range weapons against the Tal Shiar would be unwise."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 05:32 AM
"The Tal Shiar are known to be powerful with their close quarters combat. Unlike Klingons, instinct and precise movements is everything to them. They are rather unpredictable, it is better to engage them with firearms rather than knives. Some Tal Shiar are known to break bones with a single punch." She added in.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 05:32 AM
"Agreed- I only ask because, as the old adage goes, 'if it hurts, it works.' I... saw a lot of us hanging back, which, while understandable, could give a false sense of security. Only an observation."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 05:33 AM
Meanwhile he turned away, pulling up a list of Tal Shiar arms on the screen behind them. He only wished it weren't written in Rihhansu.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 05:34 AM
"Well put, Lieutenant...if you require an extra knife..." Sa'val reached to his side to remove his Ka-bar from his belt and held it out to the other Officer. "For my part, I would suggest that we might also be able to consider the limited space of hallways in a ship. An arrowhead formation is useful, but do not be confined to just that one. A staggered column might work...as would a diamond formation, which I prefer for protection if non combatants." Sa'val turned to Dunamis. "That leaves you, Commander."
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 05:35 AM
She peered around to look at the screen, interested. Given Rihhansu was merely an offshoot of Traditional Golic Vulcan, she could more or less read it, or at least parts of it, though did not comment on this.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 05:35 AM
"I have my own, but thank you- always trusted Ka-bar." He nodded, smirking "Saved my life more than once.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 05:37 AM
"Lieutenant Stryker, if I may," Deimora waited to suggest another formation. (edited)
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L. King 18-Aug-20 05:38 AM
Sa'val nodded and returned the Ka-bar to his side. "Go ahead, Deadeye."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 05:39 AM
"A box formation with the right people in the right places could prove most impactful. It may take a little sorting to determine who goes where though."
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L. King 18-Aug-20 05:45 AM
Sa'val nodded. "Start planning how that would look. Commander, I believe you have the floor?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 05:47 AM
"On it sir." Deimora nodded.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 05:51 AM
"A 'box' formation is likely to be your downfall," a voice mused from beside the doorway, apparently having sneaked in throughout the simulation but had remained undetected in order to merely observe. Did she remember heading here? No. Had any conscious thought went into entering the holodeck to observe? No. Was she supposed to be here - no - but something about recent revelations to do with the Tal Shiar must have drawn her in when the call for officers to attend training went out over the comms. The source of the voice pushed herself away from the wall to slink forwards. She would have blended in with the officers from the simulation if it weren't for the Starfleet uniform. It was strange, really, seeing her look so haggard compared to the usual pristine look; hair untied and unruly, looking completely deprived of any form of rest. She really, really should not have been here. "If you remain in some sort of 'box,' no matter how condensed or spread apart, then you are vulnerable. One thalaron grenade can be thrown into the centre and you shall find yourself being disintegrated. You make an easy target for a disruptor rifle; perfectly in line. One shot through an officer's head and you have a clear line to the one behind them. If a member of the opposition manages to get within this formation of yours then you run the risk of being engaged in close-quarters combat and unable to correctly fight because of your proximity to one another. Overall, it is a method that does not work."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 05:53 AM
Maleb stood at stiff attention, turning immediately to the first officer. "Commander ShiKahr, sir." He acknowledged her with a simple greeting.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 05:54 AM
She turned to look at the Commander, who she had not met yet, and tilted her head to the side. Part Romulan, then? Why were there so many hybrids aboard? In any case, the Commander's appearance made her... no, not uneasy, as that would imply emotion, but something close. She stared, probably impolitely by human standards, hands at her sides rather than clasped behind her back for once. (edited)
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 05:54 AM
Pruitt stood at attention, hands at his side
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 05:55 AM
Lithop turn around and gave an awkward little wave.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 05:55 AM
Sa'val came to a less precise position of attention than Maleb, raising his eyebrow at the new arrival. Keeping his opinions of her input to himself.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 05:55 AM
Oh shit. Something was wrong. Really, really wrong. Bordering on dangerous. "Commander, pardon me for asking, sir. I mean this with the upmost respect, but is something wrong, sir?" He said, automatically taking a step forward to put himself between ShiKahr and the rest of the team. Just in case.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 05:55 AM
He was about to open his mouth to reply when A'aehrel proceeded to walk in and steal the moment - well, when he'd asked other personnel to join if they so wished he hadn't expected to attract this kind of attention. He looked from the smouldering hole in the floor to her and back again. "Commander. We... I was unaware that you would come. We have just concluded our first round of training..."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 05:57 AM
Deimora stood at attention. She was already angry at herself as it, this wasn't exactly helping. But this was the commander so she'd suck it up and be a failure on her own time.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 05:59 AM
"A rather, interesting turnout as well. The bomb was.... diffused. However it was an interesting approach." She added in, noticing the new commanders presence, not phased or shocked by her appearance at all. Rather, she looked at her with suspicion, as always. Its not often that you see a Romulan commander waltz into a combat training program, for Jayne anyways.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 06:01 AM
Sa'val desperately held his tongue. There was no way he would speak out of turn to the Executive Officer and embarrass Commander Dunamis. Certainly there was a purpose to her presence here. It was not his place to question.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 06:03 AM
Why were people dancing around her unorthodox decision? Perhaps something was more wrong than she'd initially anticipated. She took a small step forward.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 06:03 AM
As was rather typical for the Romulan she opted to completely ignore young Ensign Maleb's question. How quaint of him, really, and entirely irritating. Of course there was nothing wrong, she would not have been here otherwise. She would have been at her original destination, fixing this the proper way instead of being dragged in. She knew how this was going to go. Some part of her - the same that had confided in Kunzō and Ch'evhalen - screamed at her to stop. But recent events had pushed things too far, it seemed, and the ability to stop had vanished. It was lucky the crew did not know of her past employment. There were rumours, of course, but only select staff knew. Good. Not good. It was difficult to decide, but externally that picture of neutrality was unwavering. "I can see that you have, Commander Dunamis," she mused to the Kelpien as she all but stalked forwards. It was a strangely graceful movement; but founded in the art of V'Shan, fluid movements and the ability to shift your position at any given time in order to strike. "I also can see that you failed. Do be aware, officers, that the Tal'Shiar shall not show you mercy. They do not utilise a stun setting on their disruptor, they are not looking to incapacitate or render unconscious. They are looking to kill. A failure to act correctly within the field shall result in your downfall."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 06:05 AM
Maleb stuck an arm out to stop T'Svai from advancing any further, looking over his shoulder to Dunamis to try to convey with his eyes that something was horribly wrong with the XO.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 06:07 AM
She shot Maleb a look, attempting to silently convey that she was perfectly aware of the danger, thank you very much. She of course had no intention of advancing further and so merely put a hand on Maleb's arm to lower it.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 06:07 AM
Sa'val turned from his position of attention and altered his stance to face A'aehrel. "Just as their overconfidence will be...and always has been their downfall...Commander."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 06:07 AM
*Lithop clutched the phaser tightly, her eyes still wide. There was only one though in her mind, I am going to die.*
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 06:07 AM
Maleb jerked his arm away without looking over to T'Svai. With the same hand, he subtly set his entirely real sidearm to maximum stun. (edited)
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 06:08 AM
"Tal Shiar..." he thought to himself. Despite standing at attention, he felt his own fist clench a bit before he relaxed- an obvious elevation of emotion, he blinked before dismissing it.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 06:10 AM
Jayne-aware that this was an average behavior for the Romulan commander- gave the others a very confused look, the commander did give all of them a sense of unease. She opted to hover her hand over the phaser, in a way that made it look like she wasnt going to shoot the commander. Since thats not a thing that people should do in this situation however, she did not cease her suspicsions and opted to listen. (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 06:10 AM
It was certainly a change of pace to see a crew so distrustful of one of its commanders. Lacking the proper context, she could not judge such a decision. She silently stepped towards Lithop. Security and tactical could handle this. As far as she was concerned, her responsibility was to ensure a swift exit for everyone else in the event of escalation.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 06:17 AM
An eyebrow was raised at Maleb's movement to halt his fellow officer. Those dark green eyes swept over the group amassed there, finding legitimate amusement in their reaction. Was she really so suspicious? Did she really make them so afraid? Was it concerning, or was it amusing... And did she care? No. "You state overconfidence, Lieutenant Sa'val, but you are yet to face your opponent out in the field. I dare you to claim overconfidence when they have you grappled to the floor and are endeavouring to break L1, 2, and 3 of your spine followed by C1." To those who were aware, she had effectively just discussed the breaking of one's spine to incapacitate followed by the breaking of one's neck to kill. As she spoke she moved to pace around the group. There was no hostile movement yet, but she did pause to straighten Sa'val's posture ever so slightly with one hand to the crook of his back and another upon his shoulder. "If you have the pleasure of managing to evade their weaponry - an unlikely task - then you have the unfortunate next step of engaging them in hand-to-hand combat. Tal'Shiar are trained in n'delrek. Zhat'Vash are trained in kormerek. Do not underestimate what they can do."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 06:19 AM
I am an astrophysicist! Lithop thought, I'm here because I was bored, I didn't want this.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 06:21 AM
Maleb visibly flinched as she touched Stryker. If she hurt him... Four Deities. He wouldn't let that happen. He would burn the world to the ground first. Sa'val was family. "Commander ShiKahr, I believe you did not hear me, sir. Is something amiss, sir? Has something happened that we do not know about?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 06:23 AM
Oh, he could see that something was off, alright. Dishevelled, hair in a mess - not the section 31 agent that'd helped them through their most crucial mission by any means. "Well, Commander, thank you very much for your insights - if I may, would you be able to provide us with advice...?" Maleb had taken care of the 'are you alright' bit - what was left was to watch and see.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 06:24 AM
Sa'val allowed himself to be manhandled into a more rigid position of attention, despite bristling at the Commander's attempt to insult his Team, there was always a place for military decorum. "I have leaned long ago never to underestimate my opponents, Commander. I certainly can understand how useful your input can be as we face this new threat, but I can assure you, ma'am, when I have faced units of theirs in the past, they have yet to find me...or any of my team to be such an easily subdued target. While there is no doubting the strength of a Tal Shiar agent...they are not as invincible as they are indoctrinated to believe." Sa'val allowed his eyes to follow the Commander as she paced, meeting her gaze while he remained at the position of attention.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 06:25 AM
Deimora, frankly, was brimming with every negative human emotion. Like a wash of pain that she absolutely did not want, especially not now. She was honestly ready to jump into the vacuum of space but again, she suck it up and shut it up. She’d get torpedo practice with Maggie on her own time, hopefully. She shut everything off in her mind but the emergency services. She had a thing about touch and the mere thought of having her posture adjusted by a stranger much less the Commander in an obvious state of distress, was enough to make her tighten every muscle in her body to a tee. Spine straight, hands locked, neck up, shoulders back. She could make it through the next minute, then she’d start on the next one.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 06:39 AM
Typically she paced by Ensign Byrne just as the woman straightened up further. There was the slightest twitch of a smile at the corner of the Romulan's lips - a horridly contrasting display of emotion - and she resumed her pacing once more. How Sa'val Stryker was getting on her nerves. Perhaps a demonstration should be conducted with him in order to prove just how dangerous their number should be... And then there was 7-8KB, ever the issue. Witnesses were going to get in the way, but... Perhaps it would be worth it if they could stop- Stop- No. There was no thinking like this, there was no acting on this. She had spoke to Kunzō. She was meant to be fixing this, why was she giving into it instead? The conflict was overwhelming and it only took a moment for that 'indoctrination,' as Stryker put it, to kick in again and end the debate. Admonition - Ganmadan - the end of everything. Stopping that had always been a priority... And priorities started with 7-8KB. She had paused on the spot for a moment which was the only outward indication that something was wrong. Despite that she continued as if nothing had happened. "My advice, Commander Dunamis, is to learn to engage your opponent correctly. This includes in close-quarters combat, considering how well trained they are. ...A demonstration, perhaps? I could walk you through the main methods of defence..." No longer could it be kept out; tone sliding, laced with venom. It seemed that this was it.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 06:44 AM
"If you would like. I will have the program generate a suitable opponent for you." Instinctively he shifted between her and the group behind him. He knew of her past and her abilities - thanks or no thanks to the mind meld she'd made with him in order to brief him of their mission. Oh yes, he knew what she could do, and taking her body language, her general present demeanor and the momentary pause in her step he had no intention of allowing harm to come to the group behind him.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 06:47 AM
No. Jayne knew something, yes. Her suspicions were correct. Dunamis' decision to create a program was not going to suit the commanders needs. Commander A'aehrel was close enough to make contact with the android. Jayne stood up straight, turning from casual, to prepared. She was planning to kick some Tal Shiar butt today, instead she was getting..... a fight with well, almost exactly that. Jayne met the commanders gaze, giving her another suspicious look. "I assume, that his decision is not what you were looking for, commander."
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 06:50 AM
In all honesty she would not have minded the warm up. It would have given the guise of a legitimate demonstration, starting with v'shan and progressing to the more lethal martial arts. 7-8KB's sudden defensiveness was fantastically amusing, though. How much was it aware of? Oh, it didn't matter. If it was going to offer itself up as a sparring partner then so be it, might as well get things over and d- you can't do this done with. "I am more than happy to engage with a holographic opponent, Lieutenant," she spoke back in amusement. "But if you would like to be my sparring partner then I have no objections..."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 06:52 AM
Once in, she traded the box of cookies to her other hand and looked up, yet kept quiet as she looked firmly at Sa'val and stepped off to the side.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 06:52 AM
Lithop felt like the tension in the room was so thick you could cut it with a knife. She clutched the phaser even closer to her body if that was even possible to get it closer. Her legs were shaking, she wasn't prepared for whatever was about to happen.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 06:54 AM
Oh no. This was far enough. Violence was approaching. "It would be an honor for me to be able to spar with you, Commander ShiKahr -- that is, if Lieutenant Walsh is willing to allow me the privilege."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 06:54 AM
T'Pel lifted the lid of the box and took out a cookie, taking a bite.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 06:55 AM
"I would suggest that you show the officers what its really like to face off against the Tal Shiar. Give them a sense of what they are working with and maybe they will learn how to defend themselves." Lies, she could tell by the look on the commanders face, that all she wanted to do was relieve her anger. That anger was shrouded by amusement and laughter. The extent that this commander was willing to go to would define her capabilities as a starfleet Commander. They know when to stop, does she? (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 06:58 AM
Deimora swallowed thickly. Oh, everything was all wrong. She felt like her body was made out of stone, but stone so dry it could shatter at any moment. She had to put on a front, she had to. She held onto the feeble notion that she still had something to prove. Her breathing shallowed, no, she wasn't panicking, thank you very much. She wasn't allowed to panic, tactical officers don't fucking panic, much less Deimora fucking Byrne. She wanted to shut her ever reddening eyes but that wasn't an option. As combat neared she found herself nearly begging her body to retreat too the walls, to run, to no avail.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 07:01 AM
Sa'val turned to appraise the newcomer, his face impassive as he contemplated the preceding events. A holographic demonstration made the most sense if she was going to teach the group anything. Who had just come in? Oh good! Were those cookies? T'Pel made such good cookies. Sa'val couldn't help by offer her a brief smirk as he met her eyes before turning back to the Commander, his face returning to the impassive, emotionless mask.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 07:04 AM
Ignoring Maleb yet again was very easy, entirely focussed on 7-8KB instead. Ah, so it was trying to insinuate that she was still part of the organisation, how quaint! And that was the entire issue was it not? That she was, but wasn't, but she was, fvadt it was impossibly confusing. What was not confusing was 7-8KB's agreement. A few eerily graceful steps led the synth away from the group. She had never performed this for a crowd before - always favouring the act of being subtle. Hopefully she could put on a good show for them at least. As was practice in Romulan culture she swept into a bow first before straightening up, position rather relaxed and stance not at all grounded. "The first technique you must be aware of is v'shan. These are nerve strikes deserved to disable select muscle groups at a time - the 'Vulcan nerve pinch' is one of these, and the most commonly used in those who are untrained. Of course a proper demonstration will not work on your synthetic friend, here... But you can understand the main strikes to look out for. Should they assume a fluid stance which enables them to move quickly, and should you notice strikes to here, here, and here-" each word was coupled with a knife-hand strike to a different location upon 7-8KB, mostly surrounding the collarbone. "Then they are attempting to disable your movement." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 07:06 AM
Lithop was not paying attention to the 'demonstration' Heck, she could't move her legs were shaking so hard.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 07:08 AM
Sa'val, curious about this turn of events, assumed he had been given permission to stand easy and broke attention to close in on the two superior officers, expecting the others to circle around as in most martial arts demonstrations. He stood close and off to the side, his arms crossed in front of him as he watched intently.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 07:10 AM
T'Pel quietly moved around, nudging people to take a cookie. Hopefully to get some to calm themselves. At this rate she was going to get a splitting headache. She came up to Lithop, and quietly opened the box for her to take one, "Calm." Was all she whispered.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 07:12 AM
*Lithop looked T'Pel, and then the cookies and then back at T'Pel. A cookies sounded oddly good right now but she was unwilling to take her hands off of her emotional support phaser."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 07:13 AM
T'Pel took one out and put it to Lithop's lips for her to bite, before moving to the next nervous soul.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 07:13 AM
Sa'val had come to stand in front of Lithop and turned slightly to grab a cookie from behind him and turned back, chewing softly, a slight smirk playing at his lips.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 07:14 AM
Standing on the spot he observed the two spar in silence - though she could feel the anxiety and apprehension pour off him in waves. And the worry too.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 07:14 AM
Oh god, this was going to get ugly. Deimora managed to inch herself behind Dunamis which wasn't helping. She was practically about to pass out. She needed to run, somewhere away. She needed to run for hours until her throat dried and cracked and her lungs filled with fire. She needed to get out somehow. Which wasn't happening by the way. She only prayed they'd be dismissed soon.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 07:14 AM
Sa'val looked down at the cookie curiously. It didn't taste like oatmeal raisin...
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 07:15 AM
T'Pel's eyes widened muchly...because they weren't.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 07:15 AM
Why were people eating T'LAOPAH cookies?? Did they not know... Did they not see? Something was wrong and the XO was ignoring him. He tried to tell Dunamis. Someone was going to get hurt. Winds. Winds. Winds. Someone was going to get hurt.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 07:16 AM
"Notice how their strikes are rather specific. Like the commander said, they are aiming to disable certain muscular groups, making it easier for them to take you down." She was basically standing still, letting the commander do her work, knowing that she wasn't going to do her harm. However she was prepared for anything, her eyes still tracked onto the commander. "Most of these strikes are commonly avoidable if you predict it at the right time, it is common to duck and swivel, depending on where the strike is going to land. So you can land a punch while they are still in motion. However, if you move too early, or too late, those choices might decide your fate." (edited)
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 07:17 AM
She quickly moved over, making her way to Duna and she opened the box to offer him one, leaning in close to whisper, "I made you some special cookies. A thank you for escorting me to my quarters last night. They are at the bottom."
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L. King 18-Aug-20 07:18 AM
Sa'val raised his hand, but didn't wait to be called on. "With this in mind, are there better Tac Vests you would suggest that would defend more effectively against those strikes?"
"Maybe something with better neck protection? I know it limits movement..." Sa'val kept talking, evidently not limiting his speech.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 07:23 AM
"Anything that covers the torso is going to be efficient... But there are still methods to disable use of your arms otherwise. Protecting the neck is another issue. Now. I would not recommend ducking. Do not match their fluidity, for they shall change stance-" Stood slightly off centre she did exactly that, lowering her stance, now rooted. "And catch you off guard." One ankle was forcefully tucked behind one of Jayne's own, a hand snapping across the woman's collarbone to grasp the shoulder - and then she swung the synth's leg out from beneath it to knock it off balance. "If they get you upon the ground," she was moving swiftly again, flirting between styles to strike the centre of Jayne's chest and force her - it - to the ground. She did not move to do anything further to the android though, intrigued as to what the response would be. "-Then they will switch to n'delrek. It is a combination of grappling, nerve strikes, and bone breaking... and is very uncomfortable to say the least."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 07:25 AM
Maleb did not move. He did, however, make one simple decision. If the XO started causing damage, He would stun her.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 07:26 AM
Nodding he reached into the bottom of the box, feeling the hand phaser there. Of course. He nodded to T'Pel, withdrawing an actual cookie and nibbling on the end.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 07:29 AM
She played the bit, not surprised by her swift motions. Her reaction was null, this was training. Not life threatening "The key response is to prevent them from moving onto the next step. In the likelihood that they have gotten you down to the ground, you have probably lost some functions that might be proven useful to you in the beginning. Am I correct in saying that you would have pinned me to the ground to prevent further movement commander?" She said, standing back up again, her expressions were still dull as always.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 07:38 AM
"That is affirmative, Lieutenant. From there the most logical step is to fully incapacitate your opponent." Notice how it had turned from a demonstration on self defence against this sort of thing into how to conduct it, seemingly, word choice shifting. 7-8KB had not moved, had not reacted... And seemed none the wiser compared to her earlier attitude. It was the perfect opening. "Specific strikes to the cartridge in the spine can have your opponent paralysed within seconds. Once you are certain that they are immobilised then you can go for the neck." She took a step forwards, eyes focussed on Jayne. "It is easiest performed from behind but from the front is manageable..." Another step forwards coupled with a shuddering exhale. Do it. Do it. Get it over and done with! Her voice wavered, thick with emotion. "One hand upon the forehead, one hand upon the chin... And then in a swift movement, you snap." As soon as she stated the word it seemed to be her cue. A'aehrel darted forwards with that same eerie grace. With a jump one foot was upon Jayne's kneecap, forcing it to buckle ever so slightly and enable her to have the foothold like she was using the android's body as a climbing frame. Her left went to the synth's hip, hands exactly as she had stated; one to the forehead, one to the chin... And then she halted, frozen. It would have been a swift movement to snap the android's neck and jump back down as she dropped but instead A'aehrel just froze. This. Wasn't her. She couldn't. She couldn't. She had to she couldn't she had to it wasn't her it wasn't her she wasn't one of them she was better than them but she had to, she had to, she had to-
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L. King 18-Aug-20 07:41 AM
Sa'val stepped forward and pointed the half eaten cookie at the two. "So...obviously keeping our distance is preferable...a proper stance would certainly help in this endeavor, but it is only possible to keep backing up for so long. A bladed frame may have allowed for the strike to the knee less effective. Would you suggest another, more effective defense, Commander?" Sa'val looked at A'aehrel curiously as he took another bite of the cookie.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 07:42 AM
T'Pel's heart sank and she handed Duna the box of cookies, moving to pull Sa'val back. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 07:43 AM
Indeed. Swallowing his next bite of cookie he accepted it from her - the box was mostly empty anyway...
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 07:44 AM
Lithop's heart sank. She barley knew these people, or why this was happening, but anyone could see and feel how wrong this was. Her body continued to tremble.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 07:45 AM
Hand... Creeping closer... To phaser. No intent to fire unless ShiKahr couldn't resist her incredibly loud internal turmoil. But if she hurt the Android...
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 07:47 AM
Deimora's face was wet. Her eyes were red and puffy yet she didn't move. She didn't even notice the tears streaming down her face. How would she even notice? Her body was so confused with her mind running this fast, imagining every way she could escape and hide. Every exit and every vent on deck nine noted itself in her mind.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 07:54 AM
Apparently Lieutenant Stryker didnt notice that A'aehrel was technically in the air. Nevertheless, Jayne took the opportunity to strike when needed. First, she calculated the trajectory of the commanders movements. Two hands, both place on different parts of her head The commanders body, cleanly blocking Jayne's view with its center mass. The androids hands, free to move wherever. One knee buckling, causing Jayne's body to slightly tilt to the left side. However, with all of this calculated together, she had a formula. The momentum gained from her body tilting to the left side, gave Jayne's right arm more force. Once the commander placed her hands onto Jayne's face, she moved into position, her right arm forcefully pushing against the commanders abdomen. Her right leg, swinging towards the front side of the commander, to gain momentum as they both fell down, giving Jayne better stability and control. Eyes locked onto the commander as Jayne pushed her down to the floor, her arm pressing against her abdomen in a pin. While her left arm was free as a defense mechanism.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 07:58 AM
T'Pel got to Sa'val, took his cookie, and pulled him back behind everyone to keep him silent and out of harms way. The headache from every emotion in the room starting to form.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 08:00 AM
Sa'val had been intently watching the events and had been too surprised to resist and was easily pulled out of everyone's way.
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Captain Syrezeaju 18-Aug-20 08:18 AM
The initial reaction from the Romulan was to reverse their position. She was not used to being caught off guard. She was not used to being stopped - or to stopping herself. Normally it would have been over in one swift movement, the android stricken and falling dead... But she had hesitated. She had stopped. Why? Why? A hand shot up to 7-8KB's shoulder, ankle locking behind the synth's own and then she shoved them both to the side, using the momentum as leverage despite the android's superior strength. It was as soon as she moved to pin 7-8KB that all logical thought gave way. Being forced into that position - one where she was at the mercy of the android, where she was the victim, had undone that frantic scramble to stop herself from causing any harm. The mental debate had shattered as self-preservation kicked in. ...And then if went deeper than self-preservation, turning deadly as soon as she had that position of advantage against the android again. Hands shot downwards to the synthetic's throat, nails acting like claws as she dug them into the officer's neck. It was with no remorse and seemingly no understanding that she tore at the 'skin' to get to the wiring underneath, server enough of it and it would be over, all this would be over. Eyes had glazed over, a horrid, almost feral snarl building from the back of her throat until it stopped, giving way to what might well have been a sob. She had to do this. She had to.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 08:22 AM
Too close. She was going to hurt her. He had to fire. Carefully, Maleb raised his sidearm, took a deep breath... And shot a max-stun beam at Commander A'aehrel ShiKahr. His breathing turned heavy and chaotic and ragged as he dropped his phaser to the ground, immediately putting his hands in the air. "My name is Ensign Haitek Maleb. I-i-I sur-surrender my-myself for arrest." Fuck..he'd fired at the XO. T'Laop. Four Winds. No, four deities. Fuck. His mind was all blurry. He swayed slightly where he stood before dropping down to the ground, sitting up with his hands in the air as he began to hyperventilate. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 08:30 AM
The commanders anger was controlling her, knowing that this demonstration has gone far beyond the means of physical demonstration and more along the lines of personal satisfaction. What was with thi-. But then the shot rang out, and the commander fell onto her body. Jayne, surprised by the ensigns actions, slowly rolled the commander off to the side , a look of disappointment in her eyes while her gaze was stuck, tracking the ensign. "Ensign Maleb, you took the words right out of my cybernetic mouth." She stood up, looking down at the commander, limp on the floor. She shot a look at Commander Dunamis. "Inform sickbay that they will be receiving a patient, erect a level 5 forcefield." She walked over to the Ensign and kneeled down. "I don't know what to say, rather, that I am disappointed." She put a hand on his shoulder, for reassurance. "Follow me to the brig, we will sort things out there."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 08:30 AM
*Deimora clapped a hand over her mouth to keep silent as her eyes widened. No no no no no, she needed to get out, now. Her entire body vibrating with energy and a desire to release it. The Commander's ferocity was appalling too Deimora. She felt her own throat close up. She couldn't help but think of that night in San Francisco in a frenzied haze. Hands, and knives, and someone on the floor. No, not now, please.*
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 08:31 AM
Lithop was utterly shocked, seeing the XO act like this, and then having a fellow ensign shoot her. It was horrible. She opened her mouth to scream but no sound came out and she instead opted to cover her mouth with her hand. If she was trembling before Lithop was now shaking uncontrollably. Through a foggy brain she heard him turn himself in, and she looked around dazed for what to do next.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 08:32 AM
Someone needed to take charge. Handing the box back to T'Pel he surged forward, checking A'aehrel's pulse. "Clear the holodeck at once! Ensign Maleb, accompany lieutenant Walsh to the brig."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 08:33 AM
Maleb nodded, still struggling to get a breath in. God, the Android touching him didn't hurt at all. That was irrelevant. He needed to focus. He tried to stand up, couldn't, tried again, and slowly got to his feet, still swaying slightly as he stumbled to follow Walsh. "I am sorry... I-I couldn't... I am sorry... I am sorry."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 08:33 AM
T'Pel tucked the box under her arm and kept a firm grip on Sa'Val. Her eyes following Maleb closely.
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Zidane 18-Aug-20 08:37 AM
Pruitt left the holodeck after returning the rifle. He wanted to say something, but was admittedly a bit shocked. So, as he was ordered, he entered the hallway
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 18-Aug-20 08:37 AM
"If it is any reassurance ensign, I am not hurt. Although, the events that took place here would have suggested otherwise if we had switched places." She offered the Ensign support as she lead him out of the holodeck. "Commander, it might be prudent to right a report to the captain on the events taking place here today. This needs to be documented." She said to Dunamis before exiting the holodeck with Maleb.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 18-Aug-20 08:38 AM
Deimora managed to drag her frozen body out of the deck.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 18-Aug-20 08:39 AM
Still shaking she turned around to see the ensign and lieutenant leave. What is happening she thought, her head feeling all fuzzy. She let the phaser fall out of her hands, and it clattered in the floor. Before forcing her shaking body to leave the deck.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 18-Aug-20 08:40 AM
Maleb followed right behind, still shaking and hyperventilating.
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L. King 18-Aug-20 08:44 AM
Sa'val moved to assist the Commander, the severity of the situation not having been lost on him. He gave a reassuring pat on T'Pel's hand that was holding him back. "Commander, if you require my assistance in ensuring the Executive Officer makes it to Sickbay we can have Lieutenant Kestra secure the Phaser and bring it to Lieutenant Walsh."
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 08:45 AM
T'Pel followed him quietly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 08:48 AM
"Hand me the phaser. I will send her there and ensure that it is returned thereafter. Now carry out my order and leave. Return to your tabled duty shift."
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L. King 18-Aug-20 08:49 AM
Sa'val took the Phaser from the floor handed it to Dunamis and left without a word.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 08:50 AM
"Computer, end program." Grunting he stood up, phaser switched off and stowed at his side, carrying A'aehrel in his arms while tapping his commbadge.
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𝕿'𝕻𝖊𝖑 𝕶𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆 18-Aug-20 08:51 AM
T'Pel headed out after everyone.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Aug-20 08:53 AM
"Transporter room one, two to transport to sickbay." The pair dematerialized.
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Commander T'Svai 18-Aug-20 01:21 PM
T'Svai watched all of this totally neutrally, though she made a mental note to check on the appropriate parties later. It wasn't her job but... well, part of the tension had been caused by her own actions and seeing a fellow Vulcan act so un-Vulcan merited concern. But for now? "Computer, initiate combat simulation T'Svai Five Delta and disable safeties." She had come there to train and the absence of training partners would not deter her. The sparring began. Once her ass was handed to her yet again, she cleaned up the holodeck and headed out.
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Zidane 19-Aug-20 06:40 PM
Pruitt changed clothing- a familiar green garb with tights and a feathered cap. He hoped no one was planning to come to the holodeck; he didn't really have a reputation yet on the ship, but was still afraid of what anyone would think if they saw what he did in his spare time. "Computer... activate program..." The deck projected the image of a classic 12th century castle, based on the 1938 film "The Adventures of Robin Hood." He had left at the famous fight scene with Sir Guy of Gisbourne. He rushed down the stairs, sword in-hand, as a knight followed him. He spoke in character, as he'd performed the scene on his own several times. "Have I upset your plans?" He spoke with a smile "You've come to Nottingham once too often!" "When this is over, my friend, there'll be no need for me to come again!" Pruitt was having fun- this is what he'd done in his spare time. As the hologram swordsman came toward him, Pruitt happily began the sword fight: parry, parry, thrust, in rhythm. As Gisbourne fell, he followed on the ground, tossing his sword to him "Your sword, Gisbourne!" He continued the fight, intensely focused...
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Zidane 19-Aug-20 08:34 PM
After finishing his "training," he changed back into his uniform, hoping no one was any the wiser. He left after closing the program.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 22-Aug-20 03:15 AM
Maleb stepped into the second Holodeck after a moment of convincing himself to do it. See? He was fine. Inside, it didn't look the same as the Tal Shiar ship. He just needed to step through the doors, and he'd done that, so he could get right back to work. No need to think about shooting and-- what was the right word? The human word for what he'd experienced with the struggling to breathe and the inability to think and the confusion and the fear. Ah, he'd look it up later. "Computer, load CTATS. Any setting. Scan the gear I have on now to set scale, assuming team size is six. Set difficulty to... Sixty. Load all entities." Ah, twenty Klingon warriors. "Set entities to Romulan, same difficulty level. And quadruple the number." (edited)
Ok. Eighty Romulans. "Double that again." 160 Romulans, all frozen in default model t-poses. "Computer, unfreeze program. Set me to invisible... And double that number again." (edited)
Oh dear. That wasn't ideal. AI glitches, clipping, all sorts of errors. That really wasn't ideal. Glitches in every system. Even the invisibility tag was broken, he noted as they all turned to look at him. Every system. Oh Deities. The safeties. "Computer, verify the safeties."
[D] "Holodeck safeties are currently not functional." Maleb ducked to dodge a swing as he quickly shouted at the top of his lungs. "Computer, freeze CTATS." Seeing them frozen, Maleb walked out of the Holodeck, almost entertained at his own stupidity. If he were human, he would have been laughing so hard he was crying.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 22-Aug-20 03:33 AM
"Computer, load the program just as I left it, but under Lite mode." It was messy and somewhat ugly, but it worked. Success. He'd inform the Commander next time he saw him, Maleb decided as he walked out. Success! (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 04-Sep-20 06:57 PM
He paused outside to load the data chip, tapping a few keys and waiting for the game to load. Wolfie said he'd enjoy it and it might help him feel better. Apparently he'd personally tweaked it so Capri could play and get the same chance of victory as a hearing person. He looked up when the program loaded and the door opened. "Dead Rise....? The hell did you send me, Wolfe....?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 04-Sep-20 07:28 PM
He was caught off guard at first by the glowing arrow suddenly springing up and got pounced by a zombie, wincing from the fall. He looked up as GAME OVER. RESTART? appeared and he nodded. This time he was prepared and ran the opposite direction, climbing up a tree while a swarm of zombies gathered around him. "Youve got to be kidding me....zombies? Seriously? Yes , I see them!" He snapped at the pair of glowing arrows pointing down.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 04-Sep-20 10:15 PM
He stared down at the zombies for a while, cocking his head and watching them grab for his feet. He raised an eyebrow when something istracted them and one wandered off, smirking and leaning against the tree. "Computer. I need an air horn, and....a bat'leth. Lightweight, slim configuration, good for aerodynamic and good for taking off heads." He waited as they appeared, shoving the air horn in his pockets and using the blade to dangle before hopping down and taking the heads off a few zombies and nowhere arm with a wide swipe.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 04-Sep-20 11:50 PM
He lost his footing for a few minutes and the zombies started to pile on him. He kicked and slashed his way out and accidentally cut his opposite hand with the bat'leth, grabbing his attention. "Computer, pause program." He sniffed his hand and blinked as dark blue blood oozed out of the cut, "Figures....it wouldn't be in the hands of intel if the safety settings weren't fiddled with..." He chuckled and resumed the program, slowly but surely managing to cut through the zombie pile.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 05-Sep-20 03:10 AM
A few hours and many cuts, scratches, and bruises later, Capri finished the program, giving a weak chuckle while it logged his score and even pulled uo an achievement for zombie count. He wiped his forehead and let it fade before exiting the holodeck.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 04:31 AM
Sa'val and Deimora enter a Briefing Room on a Typhoon-Class Starship. There is an Armory/Locker Room off a hallway on one side. A stern looking Lieutenant Commander with a raised eyebrow stands at the had of the rook in front of a map. Both Sa'val and Deimora are wearing olive drab fatigue uniforms. [Briefing Officer]: "Well...y'all don't got all day? Y'all ready?"
Sa'val took a seat near the front of the room, he leans back and puts his feet on the chair arm in front of him, his hands interlaced behind his head. "It is not an exact duplicate of Commander Cunningham, but it is close. The accent sounds a little forced though, do you not agree, Deadeye?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 04:42 AM
"A little," Deimora sat down close to Sa'val, equally comfortable but not as obviously so. "But regardless, it's still pretty comforting. I had a massive Call Of Duty research phase in high school."
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L. King 11-Sep-20 04:56 AM
Sa'val chuckled softly with a nod. "Next time we might be able to play one of your programs, if you would like?" As they sat down, it was the cue for the Briefing Officer to begin. [Briefing Officer]: "Glad y'all could join us. Tha mission for today is a quick Recon job on Surkana Fuh'or. Observation Point'll be up yonder hill heahr." He pointed with a stick at what was actually a mountain on the map. "There y'all will observe this lil' outpost heahr." He then pointed at a small valley surrounded by the mountain range. "Y'alls target is a raider by the name of Gurzzak." A photo appears of a large, unknown Gorn. "Suit up and get down theahr." He points at the adjacent Armory.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 05:01 AM
"Sure, I'd be happy to pull one up." Deimora smiled genuinely. Once she heard the Brief her smile widened, a wicked grin appearing on her face, "Now this, this is what I was made for." Deimora turned to the armory and got up, looking back at Sa'val, "Coming?"
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L. King 11-Sep-20 05:07 AM
Sa'val chuckled softly and slowly got up out of his chair and followed her over. "So my load out is still here." Sa'val openeda locker and a woodland ghilie suit and attached Tactical Vest was present. "...but any Starfleet issue...and most foreign issued gear is available in the far locker." Sa'val started donning his gear.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 05:29 AM
Deimora sufficiently geared up rather giddily. Hell yes, this was awesome. Truly the clothes that best suited her had always been uniforms.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 05:32 AM
Sa'val led her over to the weapons section. A surly Quartermaster in charge of the arms room gruffly asks what they want. Sa'val checks out a Phaser Rifle with scope in the DMR setup. It has settings for full auto fire, but is primarily used as a backup sniper. "Do not feel constrainted. They have any weapon in the arsenal.*
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 05:35 AM
"You've basically brought me to the greatest candy shop known to man you know that right?" Deimora said off hand as she got hold of a TR-116 scope included.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 05:37 AM
Sa'val chuckled again. "This is thanks to Maleb's programming. He makes it easy to have any set up you want. I prefer the Briefing, myself, some do not."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 05:38 AM
"It's pretty nostalgic." Deimora nodded.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 05:54 AM
Sa'val nodded and shouldered his rifle. He stood in the doorway, clad in a ghilie suit and web vest with Ka-bar in a sheath on his shoulder. "If you are sufficiently outfitted, through this door we will be on planet. A short hike from the Observation Post...unless you would prefer to ruck march for the two miles we had to back in the day?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 05:58 AM
"A short hike would be nicer," Deimora nodded. "Let's go get our target."
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L. King 11-Sep-20 05:59 AM
Sa'val nodded and walked through the door that would normally have brought him into a hallway on Deck Fourteen, over the Hangar Bay, but was all white like a bright light.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 05:59 AM
Deimora stepped out after, squinting a little.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 06:30 AM
The background immediately changed and they were on an uphill edge of a large mountain. The target was on the other side. It was a woodland environment with a cooler breeze blowing through trees. "We are approaching the military crest. If we follow the path to the right we can be in the OP."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 06:31 AM
"Perfect," Deimora stayed out of sight as she walked the path.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 06:41 AM
Sa'val led the way as spotter. He slinked through the woods, zig zagging from tree-to-tree. His movements were smooth but not rushed, his head swiveling from side to side in slow, fluid motions. He made minimal sounds as he avoided large, dry leaves or twigs, walking on the edges of his boots, heel-to-toe. In a matter of minutes the two had made their way to the leeward side of the mountain and far below the scant shapes of an encampment could be seen. Sa'val chose a particularly sturdy tree and held up his fist. Silently he took out his Ka-bar and started slowly clearing brush away from the side of the tree to open a firing lane for deimore to set up. There had been a perfect little depression in the mountain next to the tree for someone to sit in. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 03:05 PM
Deimora froze as expected when Sa'val held up his hand. It was a nice spot to set up she had to admit. Her yellow eyes glossed over the terrain, if it weren't for the murder this would've been very picturesque. She silently began to set up.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 07:14 PM
Sa'val returned after having cleared a firing lane down into the valley. He placed some of the branches and foliage into the texture mesh of his ghilie suit. Smearing dirt on his Phaser Rifle, he added a few leaves and branches to break up the silhouette and the garish hue of the Starfleet issued gray against the greens of the forest. Finished, he dropped the extra debris next to Deimora and sat down next to her. He took out his macrobinoculars and settled his elbows on his knees.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 07:21 PM
"What do we see so far," Deimora asked idly as she finished camouflaging herself. She lowered her eye to the scope to look around as she waited for an answer.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 08:08 PM
Sa'val spoke in a low whisper that carried through the breeze blowing past the trees. "Small camp, three tents encircling the center, larger tent where there is a fire pit just outside. From west to east will be one, two, and three with the big tent as 'main'. I spot two armed men with disruptors outside of one. There is a single man by the fire, it appears he has a long rifle. There is a a single man patrol on the perimeter of the camp. Currently passing east heading to north."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 08:24 PM
"Decision time, no bodies for the guards to find or no guards left to find the bodies?" Deimora chuckled, recounting everything here just described, this time visually.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 08:39 PM
"Our Gorn friend has not yet shown himself. Our orders at the time were to confirm his presence for the pickup team...a shuttle was waiting on the USS Runemark with a team...I think it was Burns and Sickle Team..." Sa'val's trip down memory lane takes only a second and quickly comes back to reality. "...but our orders were to ensure that the Gorn did no escape. Considering the parameters of CTATS, we simply have to neutralize the Gorn and remain undetected. I realize this is a decision for the spotter, but what the heck I have lived this already. I will leave it up to you. Do we sit and wait for him to show his face and call on the strike team? Make some noise and have him come investigate? Heck a Photon Torpedo from orbit would have the same effect and accomplish the mission. Time for you to exercise command, Deadeye." Sa'val continued to watch the camp through the macrobinoculars. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 08:58 PM
Now she was nervous, this felt like an assessment. "I'd say wait, pick off the farthest ones slowly. Then if the Gorn peeks his head out before they're all gone, we'll go for him early. He's our top priority." She liked being sneaky, leaving no trace. Going ballistic made no sense to her, and making some noise could have them spotted. "If we make noise there's no guarantee he'll come out and not just another guard."
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L. King 11-Sep-20 09:09 PM
Sa'val nodded. "Sounds like an effective plan to me. The rover is now making his way west, far side of camp, bearing three-five-zero. He just cleared the big tent. He will be blocked by the western tent in two minutes."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 11-Sep-20 09:14 PM
Deimora lined up a shot, "Understood," Deimora waited until he was thoroughly out of earshot from anyone else. Nobody would hear his body fall to the ground. Deimora drew a shallow breath as she fired directly at his head, letting it go once she hit her mark.
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L. King 11-Sep-20 09:26 PM
Sa'val watched as a the projectile sailed through the air. The disturbance in air pressure tracked carefully through the macrobinoculars. The shot was right on target, but due to fluctuating air current, ended up hitting slightly left of center. In any case, a hit and the target dropped to the ground in a crumpled pile, the rifle clattered harmlessly out of reach. "Target down. Adjust windage one right. New target, single target bearing two-two-five. He is walking west from the tent, possibly finding a restroom. Set range five one...five. Should be....adjust down point five." Sa'val whispered. The target in question was walking away from his buddy at the western most tent and heading into the treeline. He would be out of sight of the other guy in a few seconds.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 12:20 AM
Deimora adjusted as Sa'val spoke, waiting until he was completely out from view. Ah, there it was. There was always one perfect window of time to shoot. Her finger pulled the trigged back in time for her supposed perfect shot. And it was. She felt oddly calm, these sort of missions were almost like de-stressing for her and it certainly helped that she was comfortable with Sa'val.
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L. King 12-Sep-20 01:24 AM
Sa'val watched through the macrobinoculars as the shot was dead on. Sa'val whispered his report, a touch of pride infringing on his otherwise monotone, matter-of-fact way of speaking. "Target down. You are showing off, Deadeye. New target, bearing two three zero. The one at the tent he just left. Should be obscured from the guy at the fire. Same range, same windage. Send it." (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 01:40 AM
Deimora kept her barrel at the exact same place waiting for the next target to come into view. She was slightly phased by the fact that she was showing off, but the pride in his voice was enough to set her back on the tracks again. "Currently sending," She responded as frozen as stone, her motions exact and her aim just as good. She hit the target in the same place as the last. "And sent." (edited)
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L. King 12-Sep-20 02:11 AM
Sa'val continued to monitor the trajectory of the projectile. While it was archaic to some lines of thought, it was a lot more difficult for an enemy to track the round than to track a phaser shot. Once again the round was perfectly aimed and the target slumped over. Sa'val whispered his report once again, but the smirk on his face could almost be heard in his slow, measured voice. "Target down. Final target bearing three-six-zero. He is seated, so hardly a challenge...let us see if our target shows...windage change point five right. Range five five zero, adjust up point two. Send it."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 02:22 AM
Deimora would've had a sheepish smile plastered on her face if it were not for the years of experience keeping serious while working. Outwardly, she was cold, calculating, a little sarcastic, but sure, she did want to smile just a little bit. "Adjusting," She outline what she was doing, as per her training, "Adjusted. Sending." She pulled the trigger once more, keeping her little headshot streak as a form of slight pride. This was what she wanted, to excel at something, to be good, rather, to be good enough for praise. She wanted to be worthy, to be enough.
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L. King 12-Sep-20 02:29 AM
True to her training and consummate skill, the powerful sniper was true to her aim. Sa'val tracked the shot as it arced down the mountain and right into the target. The target flew backwards and his sniper rifle clattered to the ground. "Target down, Deadeye. It looks like we will have to..." Sa'val stopped as the large tent flap swooshed open and a large Gorn stood there growling. "...new target! Same windage, same range. Adjust left and up from the fire. He looks like he is about to move. Send it."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 02:32 AM
Deimora rushed, yet she was as precise as ever. Left and up, okay, line it up. Deep breath, this time she took no chances, checking her aim twice, lining her crosshairs up with his scaley forehead. Before he was able to move she pulled the trigger, another breath caught in the back of her throat.
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L. King 12-Sep-20 02:57 AM
The Gorn looked like he was about to take off in a run, just as he lunged out of the door the incoming round struck him in the shoulder and spun him around. He staggered but took off running east. "Target hit, but on the move. Heading right. Same windage, same range. You will have to lead him. Send it."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 03:00 AM
Deimora used her best judgement to estimate a good ways ahead before she set up her shot and fired once he was in position. This time she aimed for another body shot, hopefully directly to his chest.
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L. King 12-Sep-20 03:16 AM
Sa'val nearly dropped his macrobinoculars and grabbed his rifle, but it was pointless. She had calculated the lead time perfectly. The shot arced through the air and tagged the Gorn right in the chest, spun him around, and landed him on the ground. The scene immediately dissolved and the two found themselves back in the Briefing Room. [Briefing Officer]: "Y'all made it back. Good to heahr. Wanna tell me wha' 'appened?" Sa'val gestured to Deimora to offer the debriefing with a smirk as he took his seat in the same manner as before, quite relaxed.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 03:25 AM
Once everything dissolved and Deimora was back in the Briefing Room, she raised a sharp eyebrow. "Well, we didn't take a ballistic approach. Choosing to pick them off one by one until the Gorn came out, then we got him. Unfortunately it took two shots." Over critical as usual. Deimora hated to brag.
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L. King 12-Sep-20 03:28 AM
"Both of which hit their target. Six for six, Deadeye. Do not forget that." Sa'val piped up from his reclined position.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 03:40 AM
"Would've been five for five," Deimora pestered, the corners of her lips turning up slightly. "But I digress,"
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L. King 12-Sep-20 03:42 AM
Sa'val shrugged. "You hit him before he had a chance to move all the way. Quick, accurate shooting. You will not be able to get out of impressing me, Deimora."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 03:43 AM
"Is that a challenge?" Her eyebrow rose further. "Either way it was a mild success. I'm willing to bet you set the difficulty in the twenties to boost my ego." (edited)
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L. King 12-Sep-20 03:53 AM
Sa'val shook his head. "It is a fact. You had impressive shooting. Difficulty was set at the default of fifty. That is why he took off running. Unfortunately you had such a quick shot that he did not get to make it off at a run like he was supposed to. Mission was a complete success. You still have it, Deadeye. Pat yourself on the back, you deserve it." Sa'val stood up. "Computer, end simulation." The Briefing Room of the USS Runemark disappeared immediately and was replaced by the green grid.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 03:58 AM
Deimora let out a short chuckle. She wouldn't admit it but she was impressed that it was set to fifty. The pat on the back wasn't needed, though the expression that the mission was a complete success was rather comforting. "Huh, that was nice. Good to get some practice."
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L. King 12-Sep-20 04:08 AM
Sa'val nodded. "We will have to do this again sometime. Perhaps you would prefer to set it for one of the games you have researched?" Sa'val led the way out into the hallway. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Sep-20 04:08 AM
"Possibly," Deimora shrugged, following him out.
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L. King 12-Sep-20 04:19 AM
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Ensign Nikola Powell 14-Sep-20 04:45 PM
Nikola walked in and let out a quiet 'ehem', still not knowing what to do. "...Err.... Computer, do you know how to activate an isolinear rod? I don't know how to do zat, so... Eheheh.."
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Sep-20 04:46 PM
[Computer] "Insert isolinear rod into holodeck arch or external control panel."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 14-Sep-20 04:48 PM
"...Oh! Well zat was quick." She walked back to the holodeck arch and inserted the rod into it, waiting excitedly.
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Captain Syrezeaju 14-Sep-20 04:56 PM
[D] A typed note appeared on the arch's display screen, stating:
Hey, kid. You don't think the others'll get too pissed off if I only send this to you, right? They were nice and all but one was Vulcan and the Jem'Hadar was... Pretty large. Looked like he could eat me alive or whatever. Anyway. I just wanted to say thank you all for what you did to help me. I know I was little bastard and should have listened to you all in the first place. I know it ain't a lot but I thought this might be kinda nice for you to see. Maybe you can see the farm other than the place where you almost died, yeah? Turn it into something happy instead. Thanks again, kid. I owe you. - Hjubak.
The holodeck's grid-pattern flickered out as the programme began to load in. There was the quiet whisper of a breeze through the fields, birds chirping in the background and insects buzzing about - then the sound of them being lightly zapped as they got to close to the crops. In the foreground there were the wheat fields, tall enough to go past a person's waist, golden crops swaying in the breeze. In the background there was the barn/shed that they had rifled through to find the hover-tractor. The building looked entirely worse for wear with red paint flaking off and haphazard wooden panels nailed into the roof, but it functioned. Not too far from there was the windmill; ancient in design, definitely the sign of a Romulan who shunned the majority of modern technology. To the right was Hjubak's house or more of a hut, really. To the back there were sprawling hills that seemed to go on and on, and from beyond it was the rising of the sun, enveloping the farm and the sky above in a brilliant orange-pink glow.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 14-Sep-20 05:07 PM
Nikola saw the message, and put her hands in front of her mouth as she read it. She couldn't believe that the same farmer whom she tried to help in New Romulus would do something like that, just for... Her. She didn't... She didn't deserve it, or did she? The voices in her mind slowly quieted down as tears streamed down her cheeks. Once the programme had loaded, the beautiful sight of New Romulus appeared. The sight of Hjubak's farm, the wheat fields surrounding all what she could see... And the rising sun's light enveloping everything in its reach with a hug. As she tried approaching the barn, she looked around to see if she could find Hjubak, forgetting that it wasn't real, and she wasn't there. She just wanted to give the stubborn farmer a big ol' hug and sob. Finally... That part of her that she thought to have died... Came back. Because she could finally be sure that the farmer would be fine. She barely had any time to say anything to him after the whole thing... But he remembered. He... He remembered... (edited)
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Ensign Nikola Powell 14-Sep-20 07:48 PM
After pretty much crying her eyes out, she terminated the program and gently removed the rod from the holodeck arch, looking down at it for a second before stuffing it inside her satchel and grinning. Finally, that grin filled with joy and determination that was so characteristic of her.... Was back, and back with full power. "Zank you, Friend.... I will dearly hold zis message in my grasp." She whispered out before leaving the holodeck.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 01:29 AM
Sara stepped inside the holodeck with @Commander Yllescas Itesh and the lights started up. The glow of the grid inside made the entire space feel warm and orange- kinda like a non-fatal oven. "So what's the scene?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 01:38 AM
Oskar looked down at her and back to the space. "Computer. Load König Alpha 4." The holodeck turned into a large room with a rubber pad in the middle with a white circle that went to the borders. Two racks of padded helmets, gloves and foot covers were on the left wall of the room. A few padded shields and weapons also lined the back wall. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 01:48 AM
"You spar often then?" She asked, walking over to the padded gloves and tossing a few of them into her arm.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 01:50 AM
"When I was put into the Field Division I sparred more often. I don't much anymore." He took off his jacket and placed it on a bench. He grabbed a pair of padded gloves and put them on.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 02:57 AM
Sara mirrored him and took off her lab coat as well. Sparring in her uniform dress and heeled boots probably wasn't her smartest idea of the day, but doing all this on a full stomach probably wasn't on par with the former either. What could possibly go wrong? "The science field division had you sparring? Geez I missed out on a lot, I just got field documentation."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 03:07 AM
"Intelligence Field Division." He grabbed a padded helmet and put it on. "Part of the training was hand to hand. Always took on some extra practice."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 03:09 AM
"That never scared you? Like even with the padding and stuff, you were never scared someone might take a cheap shot?" Sara slipped on the gloves and helmet provided, tapping the side of the helmet testingly. "Have you ever had to use it?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 03:13 AM
"Oh they would teach you the regular ways to fight. Then they'd teach you the dirty way. That was the fun part about it." He looked at her and nodded. "We did full contact fighting. With safety equipment and without it."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 03:19 AM
"..You remember back a few weeks ago when I called you a masochist? I'm calling you out right here and now. Who likes dirty fighting, that's just a fun way of saying you got your nose broke in two different directions!" She slipped on the provided foot coverage and gave a quick hop. Yes, she felt protected..kinda.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 03:23 AM
Oskar took off his boots and slipped on the foot coverings. He laughed a bit at her calling him a masochist. "Oh, come on. Who doesn't like a bit of dirty fighting? Haven't you ever gotten a good one on a sibling before?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 03:25 AM
"No! I'm the smallest one! I'm always the one who's gotten tossed in the lake, and pleading for mercy generally isn't a valid form of emotional torture."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 03:27 AM
"Really? No lucky sucker punch, no good leg sweep when you run under one of them?" Oskar asked, walking over to the pad with the circle on it.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 03:41 AM
She had to think about it. Normally mud attacks or a good cry to daddy did the trick.. but yeah, she supposed she had on occasion gotten a few good ones in. "Maybe a couple. When us girls hit 11 or 12, that's when we started getting discouraged to fight with our brothers." (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 03:45 AM
"I found the Gold's Gym program when I was 14. Spent many an hour working on my right and left hook. Even got a knockout on Liston at one point at the Academy."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 03:47 AM
"A knockout on who?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 03:48 AM
"Sonny Liston, a famous boxer in the 20th century on Earth."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 03:49 AM
"You act like I know anything about boxing."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 03:50 AM
"We clearly didn't have the same Earth history class then, did we?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 03:54 AM
"Probably not. I know as much about old boxing professionals as you might know old Norwegian skiers. Know Petter Northug?" (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 04:01 AM
"Why is that even a category in Earth history? That is so randomly obscure."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 04:07 AM
"Why is boxing? Anyone can punch anyone in the face."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 04:10 AM
"There's a specific way to box. At one time it was considered a gentlemanly sport. You could say the same thing about skiing. Anyone can strap two boards to their feet, grab two pointy sticks and slide down the mountain at breakneck speeds."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 04:13 AM
"I'll challenge you there, not just anyone can ski. It's a skill set involving many parts as well as a time-honored tradition in it's own right, even the vikings of yee olden days skied." Sara walked over to join him on the mat, testing the rubber pad beneath her feet. Kinda bouncy, but not so much so that she couldn't hold her balance. "So, how do we start?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 04:16 AM
"Get your hands in front of your face. Like this." Oskar put his hands in front of his face. They covered most of his face except for his eyes. "Basic defense posture."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 04:20 AM
"Easy enough." She mirrored him easily. She knew this posture, it'd been taught in the academy as part of 'posing' for a fight. Of course, she'd never had to use this, but it was nice to know she still knew how to do it. "Weird how it's a defense posture but your stomach is wide open."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 04:26 AM
"Well presumably you'd know how to get a knife away from you. Now, bend your knees a little. Helps to solidify your position." He was already doing it, but he was making sure she was too.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 04:45 AM
"You'd think? But I guess we'll get to it when we get to it." She did as she was told and lowered her stance, bending at the knees and hunching slightly. She felt smaller, but not really more defended. "I just feel like I might could run between someones knees now, not really sock someone out."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 04:51 AM
"Now. Slowly push your arm out like so." Oskar's right hand went forward slowly, his hand turning to be horizontal as his reach extended. "A basic jab."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 05:00 AM
Alright, not so bad. She did as he asked slowly, giving a soft smile and release of breath as she she pulled her arm back into the defense posture. This was basically just the self-defense workshop course all over again. A few jabs, a few sways to avoid hits, maybe a few back ups and move forwards. Easy-peasy. "Okay, basic jab. Just quicker next time, yeah?"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 05:02 AM
Oskar smirked behind his hands. Faster throws? Okay, Sara. Better keep your guard up. "Duck!" He exclaimed. Again his right hand went forward, but much faster and directly towards Sara.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 05:08 AM
In a moment of excitement at Oskar's exclamation, Sara looked up and sideways for the alleged duck- but soon after a strucken moment of intense pain, her eyesight went black, then white, and back to normal..though weirdly, she was now looking up at the ceiling of the holodeck. That sudden pain? Fucking astounding as she heaved a weak "oWWW." and proceeded to cover her very bloody nose with both hands. This asshole really sent her vision back to 1950 and bloodied her nose!! (edited)
"Oskar you bastard you punched me!!"
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 05:10 AM
Oskar audibly gasped as he saw Sara do down. "I told you to duck, Sara!" Oskar said, walking over to her and offering a hand up. "How bad did I get you?" He asked, now actually genuinely concerned for his friend. Damn it, Oskar. Gotta ruin the whole thing don't ya?
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 05:13 AM
The tears in her eyes managed to make Oskar look like an enormous blurry figure above her, and while she most definitely appreciated him feeling sorry about it all, god damn that'd hurt. "I thought you meant there was a duck!!" She cried, taking away a bloody hand from her nose and grabbing onto Oskar's hand.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 05:18 AM
Oskar pulled her up to her feet. "Wh-Why would there be a duck? Here. Stuff this up your nose." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small handkerchief. He handed it to her. Damn it, damn it, damn it. "Damn it, Sara. I'm so sorry. I-I-I..." Well here came his emotions. He'd actually hurt his best friend. For real.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 28-Sep-20 05:21 AM
She took the handkerchief gingerly, wiping the blood off her hands as best she could before holding the kerchief under her nose. Blood was still dribbling, but it wasn't as bad. "I don't know, I was hopeful!" She sniffled a bit and coughed, the taste of iron thick in her mouth. Gross. She wanted to spit but she also didn't want to contaminate the holodeck- it'd be better to just go to medical and get patched up real quick instead of waiting for it to clot on it's own. "I'm fine, it's fine, let's just head to medbay, no hard feelings, promise."
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 28-Sep-20 05:23 AM
"Y-y-yeah, sure. Medbay. Computer, end program." Everything around them dematerialized and Oskar led Sara out of the holodeck to #deck-nine-hallway , guilty as all hell. Fuck. Fuck. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 29-Sep-20 06:25 PM
Amanda walked into the holodeck and pulled up a program of an outdoor basketball court. She went into the changing room and came out in a pair of basketball shorts, a jersey with a sports bra underneath and a pair of basketball sneakers. She stretched a bit and a standard orange basketball materialized in front of her. She picked it up, rolling it in her hands for a moment, before starting to dribble it and take random shots from all over the court.
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human? I think not 29-Sep-20 07:36 PM
Vel walked in, humming to themself but they stopped short when they saw the holodeck was already in use. They froze, not sure what to do, just watching the woman. She was good at the game she was playing, thats for sure. Vel shook themself out of it and spoke "Sorry for interrupting, I didn't realize this deck was taken. Out of curiosity, what game are you playing? I don't want to bother you but I've never seen someone play before" They cringed, hoping they weren't annoying her
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 29-Sep-20 07:40 PM
Amanda was mid-shot when he spoke, the basketball clanging off the rim and onto the floor. She made a bit of a face and went to retrieve it before turning to the new voice. It belonged to someone she hadn't met before. "Not a problem. It's basketball, an Earth game. Are you familiar with it?"
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human? I think not 29-Sep-20 07:43 PM
"No, I'm not, but it looks interesting. I'm Vel by the way, nice to meet you" They smiled
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 29-Sep-20 07:49 PM
"Amanda, pleasure is all mine. It's not the most complicated game by Earth's standards, but I'm just shooting right now. Would you like to try?" Amanda held the orange ball out to Vel.
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human? I think not 29-Sep-20 07:52 PM
Vel took the ball and stared at it like it was from another planet. Technically the game was, but that was irrelevant. "So I just throw it at the..." They struggled to find the word for a hoop "...Open bag thing?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 29-Sep-20 07:53 PM
"Hoop, yes. But you can't move when you're throwing. When you do move, you have to bounce the ball like so." She demonstrated a simple dribble and then shot the ball at the hoop, the ball making a satisfying swoosh noise.
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human? I think not 29-Sep-20 09:56 PM
Vel watched, eyes wide. They'd never tried something like this before, but it was definitely interesting "Is it hard?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 29-Sep-20 10:41 PM
"If you have good visual acuity and hand eye coordination it's not too bad. Give it a try." She held the ball out to him again. (edited)
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human? I think not 29-Sep-20 10:58 PM
They took the ball, holding it gingerly and tried to emulate what they'd seen Amanda do. Unfortunately, they had no idea what they were doing and threw the ball way too gently. It plopped on the ground sadly, bouncing a bit before rolling to a stop. Vel blushed and ran over to get it, walking back slowly. "Guess I'll have to practice this game a bit" They laughed a little and handed the ball back to Amanda
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 29-Sep-20 11:34 PM
Amanda chuckled and turned to shoot. "It's all about an arc Vel. Copy me and use some muscle."
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 12:07 AM
Vel watched, spell bound. The little flick of the wrist when she shot was interesting. They grinned and applauded when she made the shot perfectly, then held out their hands for the ball "Wow, you're really good at this! How long have you been playing?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 12:09 AM
"Oh since I was a kid. I grew up next to a park with a court, I was there all the time. I also played in the academy. Being tall helped... You wanna see something cool?"
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 12:13 AM
"Of course!" Vel beamed. This was great! They'd have to do sports - or at least watch other people play sports - more often
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 12:30 AM
Amanda dribbled the ball a bit as she stepped back. She took a running dribble and leapt to drunk the ball, hanging from the rim before dropping down. "Ta da."
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 12:33 AM
Vels eyes went as wide as saucers "Woah, that must have taken a lot of practice"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 12:35 AM
"Yeah, but being tall helped. Try shooting again. Use your wrist like me and follow through."
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 12:39 AM
Vel took the ball and stared at the hoop like it was their mortal enemy. Time to do this right. They tried to bounce the ball but after it bounced off and they had to retrieve it they gave up on that. They grabbed it hard, staring at the hoop and tried to emulate what they'd seen Amanda do, even the wrist flick. It went closer this time, bouncing off the backboard and back towards them. They grabbed it, smiling proudly. "At least it was closer this time?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 12:40 AM
"Yeah thst was much better! Take one step back and do the same thing!"
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 12:48 AM
Vel grinned at the praise, stepping back and trying again. They positioned their hands and went more slowly, taking their time before they sprang up slightly, flicking their wrist and letting the ball go. It sailed towards the hoop only to bounce off the ring. "I guess its going to take a while for me to do any fancy tricks" They picked up the ball and passed it back to Amanda
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 12:50 AM
Amanda jumped and shot the ball into the hoop. "Practice makes perfect. So... You're not one of mine in engineering, what department are you?" She passed the ball back to them.
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 12:53 AM
They tried to dribble with a little more success than before, still having to run and retrieve the ball "I'm in Security, an ensign" They grinned proudly, shooting the ball again, and missing once more. They loved their department. They grabbed the ball off the floor and passed it back to Amanda "So you're in Engineering? Do you like it?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 12:55 AM
"I'm the chief engineering actually. My basketball jersey doesn't have my pips on it, but I'm a Lieutenant Commander." She took the ball and dribbled it around between her legs and then passed it back to Vel. (edited)
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 12:59 AM
Vel blushed and their eyes widened "Oh no I'm sorry, do you want me to call you by your rank? Ach I'm not very good at this, sorry I don't mean to be disrespectful or anything" They gripped the ball and shot it, missing by a mile. They ran after it and handed it to her, hoping they hadn't done too many things wrong
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 01:00 AM
Amanda waved her hands. "No no! I didn't mean it that way at all. I was just making conversation, you can call me Amanda. Maybe my rank when we're on duty to keep it looking good but I don't mind. Try again."
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 01:07 AM
They breathed a huge sigh of relief "Thank the fates, I really don't want to get in trouble but I've never been very good at ranks and all that which is a problem since I'm in the 'Fleet and all" They smiled gratefully at Amanda and tried again. This time it rolled around the hoop before dropping in! Vel grinned and pumped their fist, a gesture they'd learned in the Academy, before grabbing the ball again and passing it to Amanda "Yes! Achievement!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 01:08 AM
"And now you know the feeling so you repeat it and add more or less strength. That's basics. Eventually you learn to do lay ups and stuff." She demonstrated a lay up quickly. "You did amazing though, really impressive."
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 01:28 AM
Vel beamed at her, instantly deciding they liked this person because they loved anyone who gave them the slightest bit of praise, but also because Amanda was cool. They really had the mind of a year two (second grader) but oh well, what can you do "Thank you!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 01:32 AM
"You should watch a game someday, it's more fun when there are more players."
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human? I think not 30-Sep-20 01:33 AM
"I'd love to, I'll look some up later. Is there a team on the Phoenix?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 30-Sep-20 01:46 AM
*Amanda froze, * "Huh... No now that I think of it. I don't even know if anyone else plays. I think Lieutenant Verne might have mentioned it.."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Oct-20 06:03 PM
[D] After a few hours of playing basketball, Amanda showered and changed back into her uniform, heading for the Operations hub.
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human? I think not 01-Oct-20 06:40 PM
[D] After finishing their conversation with Amanda, Vel had left, excited to learn more about this new game
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 09:45 PM
Stepping inside the holodeck, she looked around curiously. She must have gotten here first.
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 09:50 PM
He walked into the empty room, smiling at Sara and pulling his PADD out. "Hey. Uhh, Computer, pull up 'Ferenginar Global Tongo Championship' and begin program."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 09:54 PM
Turning to face him, she immediately slipped into a grin and walked over to greet him, giving a quick wave of greeting. "Fashionably late I see? But uhm.. not to question your judgement- but Tongo championship? Don't you think I'm a bit inexperienced to be playing with the proverbial big dogs?"
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 09:59 PM
The scene shimmered to life around them, dozens of tables and Ferengi competitors appeared in the open room, heavy simulated rain could be heard in the air outside. "It was quicker than programming one on my own. Computer, delete all characters."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:07 PM
"Oh I guess that's smart." She walked over to one of the many wheels, finding a large one and giving it a quick, testing spin as soon as all the Ferengi had disappeared. "You play a lot of Ferengi games, Tal. Have you ever visited Ferengar?"
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:09 PM
"No, I don't have any rain boots. And I hate having to duck so much." He chuckled and sat down, gesturing to a chair on the other side. "Computer, create two stacks of Latinum slips, thirty-five each."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:14 PM
She did as she was bidden, sitting down in the surprisingly lush chair, watching at the Latinum appeared before her. Money was still such a weird concept, but Tal had explained it to her several times. Even so, she couldn't understand why people would want something as useless as slips of metal in exchange for basic goods and services. Wild. "Is thirty-five a lot of Latinum?"
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:16 PM
He bit his lip, about to make a very teasing joke. "Well, thirty-five slips isn't. Thirty-five strips is pretty decent. You'd be lucky to even see thirty-five bars."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:20 PM
"Okay so bars is the big one. So when I was given 2 bars, was that an okay amount?"
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:22 PM
"You had two bars? I thought they were strips."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:23 PM
"No, they were 2 big, heavy bars. I kept them hidden inside my old yellow suitcase, the one where I hid all my..y'know."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:24 PM
"Bars or bricks?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:25 PM
"Tal..I don't know. They were heavy and cumbersome and I only kept them because my mom and dad gave it to me in case I were ever in trouble..I don't know how they even got it."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:29 PM
He made a rectangle with his hands, first about the size of an old earth smartphone, then expanded it closer to their PADDs. "Which one? The Bricks aren't all the same shape but they're pretty close in size."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:30 PM
"The second. Truly unruly and if there was a reason for money-, latinum that big and heavy is literally the worst form of currency."
"They gave my brother Sebastian, who's also Starfleet, the same amount."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:31 PM
"First of all, latinum is a liquid. The gold is just to store it without a water bottle. Second, what did you even spend it on?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:33 PM
"I didn't. It got blown up along with the rest of the Phoenix's quarter decks in the fight with the Tal Shiar. I've had to practically replace everything I own. Along with the strawberry fløte my mom made." (edited)
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:36 PM
"Shame. That's more than I've ever had at once. Probably close to total lifetime earnings. What do your parents have to do with Ferengi?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:38 PM
"Lofoten has a high Andorian population because of the ice- they trade and barter more with Ferengi than us..but if I had to guess, probably an Andorian needed my father's services and traded him latinum for services instead of food. While we don't have money, a lot of the island barters with goods and services instead." (edited)
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:39 PM
"Must have been some service."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:40 PM
"My dad fixes boats at the Marina..but also a general handy-man and hunter. So who knows what he may have done. I mean, you've met him, there's nothing he wouldn't do for anyone." (edited)
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:42 PM
"I had no idea your family was so well off. But I guess by earth standards it doesn't matter much."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:44 PM
"I..guess I didn't realize it either. I thought they were just being worry-warts and giving me useless things to make them feel better about me being so far away."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:45 PM
"'Useless things.'" He shook his head, smiling.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 10:47 PM
"What would Latinum do for me in Lofoten, Tal? It's a purely Ferengi space game token to me."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 10:50 PM
"Ok, but it's not exclusive to Ferengi. The Breen still rely on it. Most of ourcontacts in the Gamma quadrant. Lots of Cardassia. Plenty of Rigelian merchants. Even Bajor has a big latinum market."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:04 PM
"I never spent Latinum once while we were on Bajor!"
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 11:06 PM
"You have to find the markets. And Deep Space Nine is at least half currency-run."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:13 PM
"Well if I have to find ways to spend Latinum, what's the point? Also I've never been to DS9 either."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 11:23 PM
"Which I still think is a crime. We were right there. Would've taken a few hours, tops. But you have to search for the good stuff."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:28 PM
"Why would you go through extra work just to spend latinum, i can get ingredients for dinner easier by going to a local market, getting whatever I need and going home...instead of going to a special store, maybe possibly not having enough to get whatever I need, and have to travel all the way back."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 11:32 PM
"You always have enough if you're good at bargaining. But, if you don't want any latinum, then should you happen to gain any in the future..." He held his hands wide jokingly, letting her fill in the blanks.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:35 PM
"Oh? And what do I get in return from you for giving you all my useless Ferengi metal?" She grinned widely at him from across the table and spun the wheel a little, still testing it's weight. "I got bartering down at least?~"
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 11:36 PM
"Mmm, you kind of have to know how much latinum is worth to make deals with it."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:38 PM
"Then I suppose we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. If I even want a service from you."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 11:39 PM
"Should I start charging you for Cherry Saras?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:42 PM
"When you can make them right- not gonna pay for an incorrect item."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 11:43 PM
"I'm trying! And I can't get my proper ingredients! I'm gonna figure it out." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:45 PM
"Theeeeen I guess they're free?" She chuckled, stopping the wheel from spinning and began to spin it the other way. "So are you gonna teach me conga? If you just wanted to chat about old times and feelings we could have done this in bed."
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Anglachel 04-Oct-20 11:50 PM
That last bit caught him off guard. "Uhh, Tongo. Yeah, yeah Tongo. First, stop spinning. You're doing it the wrong way anyway. But uh grab five of those round cards."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 04-Oct-20 11:53 PM
"Is there any significance to five?" She did however grab five cards, looking at them curiously in her hand.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 12:12 AM
"You draw five, then choose four to keep. Here, you see this?" He flipped his hand around to show her what his cards were. "I have an opportunity to get rid of one of my low cards right off the bat, but my higher cards might come with interest. You want to decide whether you want to begin in high debt or have low capital." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 12:15 AM
Sara looked down at her cards. Two fives of differing suites, a jack, a seven, and a two. Logic dictates that she should get rid of the two. Pulling out the two of spades, she held it up to Tal, giving it a quick spin. "Do I put it on the middle or beneath my deck?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 12:18 AM
"No no, that deck is different. It goes in the draw pile here. The rectangular cards represent what you're buying and selling." He lifted up a stack of the round cards sitting on top of the wheel but next to the pot.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 12:29 AM
She did as she was told, now with four cards in her hands, she watched the Bajoran intensely. "So- what exactly am I buying and selling here?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 12:33 AM
Half Bajoran, but he ignored the other part most of the time. Tal flipped over one of the rectangular cards and read it. "Rain boots, apparently. But what really matters is down here. You see that 'clothing' lable? You want to pay attention to that. Now let's start off with a price of two slips."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 12:37 AM
"So clothing is really valuable, then? Weird. But alright.." With due fumbling, she set two slips up onto the bar with a small clatter and looked to Tal to see if she'd done well insofar. "So we bet the same amount..and spin for who gets it?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 12:41 AM
"No, you can only buy and sell on your turn, so only you can do anything right now. Since you paid the two slips its yours now. And from here on out if I want to buy that you set the price to whatever you want. However it has to be low enough that I'll pay it, but high enough that you make profit. If I don't end up wanting it and neither do you, then you'll want to sell it for whatever you can get, even if you might lose money. If no other play wants to buy it, then you can sell for one third the purchase price in the center, and just put it back in the pile. Understand?"
Tal sped through the explanation, occasionally pointing at her cards or a stack on the table.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 12:50 AM
"...Do Ferengi make money by confusing people with rules? Or are all the games this convoluted?" She sighed as she tried to figure out what to do, thinking she'd start off easy for now only just learning the ropes- this was fake currency anyhow. "Okay, I'd like to sell the rainboots for 3 slips."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 12:53 AM
"Alright. And yes, a lot of Ferengi contracts are extra long to convince people into not reading the whole thing and just signing. Just be forewarned. Anyway, when you're done with your turn you spin the wheel."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:00 AM
That was probably the most exciting part. Having sold her rainboots for 3 slips, she spun the wheel as quickly as she could. (edited)
"Does the deal go through depending on the number?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:09 AM
"Well its up to the other player whether they want to accept or not. But yeah here you go." He handed her three slips and took the card, placing it in front of him. "You see the symbol here next to the clothing label?" He pointed at a rounded triangle with a line across the bottom, much like a spade. "There's one of those for each type of merchandise. You can spend your cards on that type of product to save your real latinum, or keep it and try to get a total monopoly." He discarded a 6 that had a strange blocky symbol on the bottom, so he only had four cards now. "Do you think you're getting the hang of it?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:14 AM
"..Kiiinda? It still seems really strange to barter with things that aren't like..a service..But I guess I have the basic concept. So now that you bought my rainboots, I have three more slips, Now it's your turn, so, what do you try to sell me?" (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:22 AM
"Well," He flipped over ond of the rectangular cards and placed it in front of him. "Snail juice. But I don't really want that, and I don't have any foodstuffs in my hand, so I'm going to evade. You can't evade twice in a row, just remember that. But now It'll be your turn and you can either draw from the pile or buy the snail juice. Its five slips." Tal spun the wheel, figuring out what he was going to try to do.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:23 AM
"No lie, I don't really want the snail juice either, I'll draw. Do I draw numbers or do I draw stuff?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:25 AM
"Stuff. You only draw numbers if you use one of the cards in your hand. So if you want to get a hand full of foodstuffs or clothing or machinery or whatever, you have to buy something else. It keeps the market running."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:28 AM
She nodded and duly drew a card from stuff. Flipping it over to look, she grimaced slightly. "Alright, a Latinum-plated tooth sharpener. 12 slips. Want some sharp teeth, Tal?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:29 AM
"Well, maybe it'll help me eat cheese-steak."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:29 AM
"The cheese-steak I made was melt-in-your-mouth tender and you didn't even thank me for it. I should rob you blind."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:30 AM
"What do you mean? I thanked you twice! First with words then with Cherry Saras."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:32 AM
"The cherry Sara was a thank you? I thought you were just trying to get fresh with me. I'll remember that next time, though. Well then fine, I apologize and recant. ..Also are you gonna buy this tooth-sharpener or what?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:33 AM
"But I don't need it? And I only have thirty two slips left. Pass."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:35 AM
"Hm, alright, so when you say no, I have to spin or draw again?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:37 AM
"Well I didn't know you had even bought it. Are you taking it or not? Yes means your turn ends and you spin, no means you have to evade then spin."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:40 AM
"Hm..well if you don't want to buy it then I don't wanna buy it, so I'll evade and and spin." Nodding her head as if it would make her make up her mind even more solidly, she spun the wheel and looked to Tal. "How long did it take you to learn this game?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:42 AM
"Properly? A week. For now I'm cutting out the margins and the risk-factor to make it easier to teach."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:43 AM
"Goodness I'd have made a terrible Ferengi, I know I'm only a few minutes in but I'm hanging on by the hair of my eyelashes.."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:47 AM
"If it makes you feel better, I've never won a tournament. I only play single matches on the PADD." Tal said, drawing a very fine looking Ferengi dress coat. "Fifteen slips? Mmmm, I'm gonna buy it." He dumped almost half his money into the center, keeping the card.
Tal spun the wheel, and it was her turn again.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 01:52 AM
"That's surprising, the way you talk about DS9 made me think you ran an underground gambling hustle and coded skeevy holodeck rentals for side cash." She gave a quick bark of laughter, watching the board as he'd go to spin. She drew from the pile and nodded affirmatively. "A bottle of 2399 aged Ferengi wine, 12 slips."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 01:54 AM
"Of course I did. But you don't expect all us scum and villainy to stay around long enough for a tournament do you? We have heists to plan."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 02:00 AM
"Pfft! You really did!? Gods and Winds, I can only imagine what kind of saucy program you wrote knowing you. Please- don't tell me, I'd rather have a laugh. But how about some 12-slip wine to go with your dirty holoprogram?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 02:03 AM
"Oh Quark usually handled that. But I don't have enough money to buy that anyway. I've only got seventeen left."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 02:04 AM
"Twelve is less than seventeen, it's a great deal, I'll even pour it for you."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 02:07 AM
"You can't pour a card. Besides, if it costs twelve for you then what are you gaining? The point is to make more money Sara."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 02:16 AM
"Fiiine. You're seriously no fun, I'm here laughing and making jokes and you can't even humor me. I'm gonna start calling you lieutenant." Setting the 12 counted strips up on the bar, she added the aged-wine to her collection, since she couldn't evade twice, and spun. It was now Tal's turn.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 02:20 AM
"Oh please don't. Some petty officer called me lieutenant yesterday and if was so weird. I don't like it. My name is Tal, and that is all anyone will call me regardless of rank. Even if I become a Captain? Tal. Just Tal. Maybe Voran if someone needs to be formal." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 02:21 AM
"You'd really wanna be Captain? That's just..That's a lot of pressure, don't you think?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 02:24 AM
"No no no, I don't want to. But if I were to become Captain, likely by a listings error, I would still avoid being called by my rank."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 02:25 AM
"I'm pretty sure that'd never happen- but just for fun, just for laughs, what would be your first order as Captain aside from the no-rank-calling?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 02:27 AM
"Uhhhh, that's a hard one. I think I'd put in for a refit. Add carpet back to all the floors. Maybe extra windows."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 02:44 AM
"C..Carpet? Why in the QUADRANT would you want carpet? Oh my winds, Tal that stuff stains like nothing else! Captures dirt and grime and hair and anything ELSE you can imagine! Hardwood is the only way to go, ever..Though I'd agree with the more windows- those are very nice."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:01 AM
"Excuse me this is the twenty-fifth century. We can clean carpets. Besides what are you gonna spill on the bridge? Hmm? This is my hypothetical ship and I am the hypothetical captain, you can't tell me how to hypothetically run things Sara."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:07 AM
"I hypothetically can and hypothetically will, actually. If you get Captain, it means I will have ascended rank just as much- if not more. That'd be Commodore Bjørge to you, and you're not allowed to have filthy carpet on the bridge you cretin."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:08 AM
"Oh no. No you already cheated here, you can't do it again. If I'm Captain I guess you can be second officer."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:10 AM
"Commodore, I'm already a department head, sir. What are you? I'd rank up quicker to Lieutenant Commander than you would mr. warp logistics." (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:12 AM
"You cheated! I don't know how, but you did! It took me six years to reach lieutenant and your the chief sciencs officer after one? I'm very happy for you, don't get me wrong. You deserve it.. But it's not fair."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:15 AM
"Alright, if I cheated, tell me how? Give me a full-on no bars held explanation for how I cheated- otherwise, it's an invalid claim and you're jealous."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:17 AM
"There's another Sara Bjørge in starfleet who's been serving for five years and you downloaded all of her experiences into your brain. Being on the Phoenix doesn't help. Everything is fast tracked here."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:17 AM
"Try again."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:18 AM
"You haven't had time to stain your record, and so there's no signs that you might need to be watched."
"Not fair."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:19 AM
"Orrr, maybe I'm just an exemplary officer with a head for leadership and paperwork? Fleet likes hard workers and so do Captains, and that's how you get promotions. Timing also plays into this but I'm not going to squint too hard."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:20 AM
"Nope. Can't be. You're just too early in your career to do dumb things."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:21 AM
"I thought that's when most officers did dumb things? I mean..yeah John was dumb but we're past that."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:23 AM
"But thats different. You don't get formally reprimanded for that kind of mistake." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:25 AM
"Well if the only mistakes I make are my personal life, then I guess I'm Golden."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:27 AM
"But... but no. Just wait. You'll mess up and then your going to realize I was right." He knew he had no reason he was willing to admit that she progressed faster than him, and started stumbling with his words.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:29 AM
"Mess up in what? Don't you want me to succeed, Tal? Don't you wish me the best kind of future? As a hypothetical commodore? On your hypothetical ship? " (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:33 AM
"No! I mean, I do! But you'll have your own warp core soon enough."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:34 AM
"What does that mean? My own warp core?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:35 AM
"Y-" Tal stopped for a second, grabbing his cards and deciding if would be best to return to the game. "Is it my turn? Did you spin yet?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:40 AM
She huffed suddenly, the pink of her lips marred into a frown at the change of subject. "Yeah it's your go, I spun."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:44 AM
"Thank you." He flipped over the next rectangular card revealing a large Ferengi shuttle impulse drive. "Sixteen slips." His mind elsewhere, Tal bought the card without thinking about it, and only realized his mistake after he had spun. "WAIT. No no no, I didn't mean to buy that. Wait."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:50 AM
"Aaaahahaha!~ Sixteen slips and only got one left! Damn that's rough, Tal. No backsies on a sale. All transactions are final- even I know that Ferengi rule!" (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:51 AM
"But- but I was distracted! That doesn't count!" Tal was not ready to lose to Sara on her first game. He had no control over where his thoughts went. How was that his fault?
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 03:59 AM
"Oof, that's really tough, but you can't break the rules of acquisition just because you had a lapse of concentration. That's on you!" Sara, genuinely, could not have any more of a cheschire grin on her face than this very moment.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 03:59 AM
"But it's your fault! Unsportsmanlike conduct!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:00 AM
"And what exactly did I do to distract you? Am I leaning over your shoulder? Am I giggling in your ear? My dress is zipped aaalllll the way up.. you have no power over this. "
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:01 AM
"You made me lose focus!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:01 AM
"In what way? With the conversation of hypotheticals that you started? Sounds like poor sportsmanship on your part, really~" (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:03 AM
"No, no, you made me think-" He shuffled through his cards, looking for a way to save this. "I was thinking ab-" Nope. He didn't have enough latinum to do anything. "This is wrong."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:06 AM
"Oh? I made you think? I, as a human, has psyche powers now to control your thoughts? Gods I wish I'd known that earlier, I'd have made this game real interesting from the start."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:08 AM
"No! Not that! I..." He trailed off, wondering if he could convince her to buy the impulse drive out of pity.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:10 AM
Ah, maybe she liked this game after all. Giving Tal a grin that split the pink of her lips to reveal white teeth, she settled her hands on her chin, and her elbows on the wheel. "Convince me. I still have most of my money left.~"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:11 AM
"Convince you? Oh, yeah, yeah do you have any technology cards in your hand?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:11 AM
"Nope."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:12 AM
"Oh." Well thats not what he wanted. "Well, then, I uhhhh..." He really had no idea how to get rid of it now.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:16 AM
"Tick tock, Tal. While I do technically have all night? I also wanted to soak in the tub and eat junk food."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:17 AM
"Shush. I'm thinking."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:17 AM
"That's what got you into this mess!"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:17 AM
"That was different."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:19 AM
"Is it though?" Her smile was still bright, verging on a chuckle as she continued to heckle the poor guy.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:20 AM
"Yes! No! I- I don't know."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:21 AM
"You're getting awfully clumsy in your wording, a little bit irritated might I add. Are you nervous? Stressed out? Maybe a little sleepy?" (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:23 AM
"No, Yes, and Maybe. This isn't right.." He waved his hand in the air. "I almost had a full monopoly!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:23 AM
"Poor baby. Maybe it's just beginners luck~"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:24 AM
"You have all the beginners luck. Maybe thats how you got CSO so fast."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:25 AM
"Or maybe it's because I do better communication with my department than you."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:27 AM
"I communicated! That was not the problem!" Nope, Tal had lost. It might take a couple rounds to happen, but he was finished.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:28 AM
"Ohh..." She was quiet for a moment, regarding the man before her with a small downward quirk of her lip. "So this is about sour grapes. Is that why you keep bringing my promotion up?" (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:30 AM
"Wh- what?" His mind was all over the place and he hadn't been paying close enough attention.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:31 AM
"Are you mad at me for getting promoted, Tal?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:31 AM
"No! Not at all."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:33 AM
"Then.. like.. why are you so deadset on making light of all my hard work? Amounting it to beginners luck and stuff?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:36 AM
"Because everything went perfect for you! You just do your work and get promoted. Do more work, get a title. Oh look, she hasn't done anything wrong. Let's give her the job! Because that's how it works!" He was staring at his hands, shaking a little bit. Emotional Tal was coming back a little, and it wasn't pretty. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:39 AM
She may not be a telepath, but womanly instinct kicked in and she realized she'd punched a little lower than she ought to. She got his pride. It wasn't really about the game anymore.. he may have lost but there was something a little deeper than this. "I guess.. things didn't go as planned on your end as much?" (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 04:58 AM
"Go as planned? Heh. No, I wouldn't say that. I was a first year ensign, brand new post, brand new people. So of course I'm going to try to fit in right? Well, Kernley didn't know how to clean up after himself, so we all decided it was a fun idea to hide his crap whenever he left it on our consoles. Put his tricorder in the jefferies tube. Maybe his hypospanner up on the catwalk? All fun!"
He threw his hands hin the air, voice rising. "One day Kernley leaves his PADD on my interface. Ok, let's have a laugh. We're going on shore leave for a few weeks right? Alright, I'll put it in the Dilithium chamber. That's a good spot! Maybe he won't even find it until we get back on The Mackinaw? That would be hilarious!" An angry kind of laugh was forming in his voice, and he looked right at the pips on his sleeves. "Only, he didn't find it before we left. And silly Tal, he had forgotten all about his little prank by the time he got back. So everything is back to work now right? Let's go, off to explore the galaxy! Warp nine! Engage!" Tal quite down for a moment, and when he returned he was much quiter. "We reach warp one before anyone even realizes what went wrong. We're almost at warp two before anyone is able to shut down the core. Half the ship is in shambles, and structural integrity is down sixty percent. Once the PADD is finally pulled out of the chamber it's barely recognizable." "Twenty five people." He emphasizes every syllable. "Twenty five people are sent to immediate care, and a good dozen more stuck in sickbay. I'm told its a miracle no one died! We're sent back to Utopia Planetia for repairs which last a month." Tal let out a shaky sigh as he turned to look at Sara with watery eyes. "Of course they reprimanded me. I wouldn't expect anything less. I was an idiot and could've gotten the entire ship killed. But because of that stupid mistake I made less than a year out of the academy I'm banned from any position in command forever. No captains chair for me. No first officer. No bridge. You think I didn't want to have my own starship? To be the Captain? I can't because I decided I wanted everyone to have a big laugh. To be funny for a couple minutes." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 05:15 AM
Her heart felt shattered. Selfishly, utterly crushed by his confession. It had been considered a good day to know even what his favorite color was, but to get a backdrop like that on something so personal? So detrimental to his heart? It was terrifying to hear his normal, almost bored monotone fluctuate like that, to hear so much anger and resentment in his voice. She'd had no idea. What did you even say to that? How could you ever come back from disappointment, from the guilt of that? Had that been her? She'd have quit StarFleet. "Tal.." She started, voice cracking from the tightness of her throat muscles. The lump she felt there was a strange mixture of pity and deep sadness for him. He'd been through so much, and she seemingly, even after dating for as long as they did, barely knew the tip of it. Reaching across the Tongo table, a short reach by any means as it wasn't very large, she grasped his clammy, shaky hand and squeezed it tightly, rubbing her thumb across his knuckles as she tried to conjure what to say. "You didn't deserve that..I'm really..I'm so sorry." (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 05:21 AM
He was having a hard time keeping the tears in his eyes, and he wanted to look away from her. But feeling Sara's hand holding his offered more support than he could've thought. It was hard to get more words out, but he tried. "I don't... I'm not mad at you for getting your position..." Streaks were running down his face, catching in the corner of his lips and making it even harder to speak.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 05:29 AM
As soon as the tears began to flood down his cheeks, she was up and out of her seat, hand still clasping his, but pulling her other arm around his head and neck, pulling him close against her chest. Even standing, she was only barely taller than him, but the height was perfect for holding him like this. Hushing him gently, she cuddled the side of his face against her, giving the top of his head a quick peck as she gently crooned out what she hoped were comforting words. "It's okay to grieve for the way things might have been, you know. You're allowed to grieve for your past and the future that might have come from it..I'm sorry, I'm so sorry Tal, you didn't know- there's no way you could have known."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 05:34 AM
Even if he could say something, Tal didn't know what he would. He just sat there, hoping he wouldn't have to give up her touch. He fidgeted with his pip aimlessly, trying to figure out what the right words were. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 05:37 AM
He didn't have to talk, it was alright. She was comfortable in the silence as she slowly swayed side-to-side and began to card through the back of his straight hair with her fingers, giving him another soft peck or two every few minutes on the top of his head as she held him in the silence of the holodeck.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 05:42 AM
He gulped, not wanting to drag things down farther but feeling like he wouldn't be able to talk about any of it later. "I spent the entire month of refits back on Earth, going through a proper conduct course. And I wasn't allowed back in main engineering for weeks after that. Everyone stared at me like I was the plague."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 05:47 AM
"Did..things not get any better?" She questioned, almost hesitant to hear the answer.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 05:47 AM
"I wanted to transfer so badly, but the Captain wouldn't let me. She decided I needed to face the consequences of my actions. I had to meet with every single person I'd injured in my little escapade." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 05:58 AM
"..How long until you were able to transfer?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 05:59 AM
"I didn't. I served there for all eight years until I left starfleet." (edited)
"I worked with those people every day."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:05 AM
She swallowed tightly, trying to find some light at the end of it. This wasn't a happy story, she knew. But finding positives in dark places was one of her best attributes, wasn't it? "Then..surely not everyone treated you so callously..you told me you almost got married once, remember?" Jital's name left a sour patch on her tongue..but it wasn't the end of the story she was trying to bring light to- so much much as the fact that not everyone thought he was a monster.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:10 AM
"Oh yes. I did indeed come very close to marrying someone. And of course I would have missed out on all of that fun if I had transfered earlier. But no, I got to stay around. Lucky me." Tal realized he was being mean with Sara for no reason. He reached up and grabbed her arm. "I'm sorry."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:14 AM
She responded in kind with another kiss to the top of his head, pressing her cheek to his crown in a sort of small apology. She'd known better than to bring that up- stupid. "I had meant..by saying that..that- not everyone thought you were a bad person. You still have admirable qualities about you..and I don't think one mistake should curtail the rest of your career..That? That's what is not fair."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:15 AM
He let out a huff of air. "Try explaining that to Starfleet Command."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:16 AM
"I'll make you a deal. If I ever ascend that high in the ranks? I'll go to bat for you."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:18 AM
He smiled. "Thanks." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:20 AM
She was quiet a moment longer, her heart beating fast as she tried to not cry herself. "We're still friends, Tal. I still hold you very near and dear to my heart- and that will never change. I would do anything in the four galaxies for you if it'd make you happy, you know? I'd drag A fleet admiral out into the street for a fist brawl if it meant something would get done about it.."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:22 AM
"Fleet Admiral? I can't ask you to do that. Commodore, sure. Maybe rough up a rear admiral a little. But Fleet Admiral?" He shook his head, wiping off his eyes.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:23 AM
"Oh yeah, full on street fight. I'd fight dirty too, ripping off award medals and toupees and everything." She laughed, cuddling him to her tighter.
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:28 AM
"Don't end your career too. That won't help either of us." He sighed, turning and looking up a bit to face her. "Thank you, Sara. Really."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:31 AM
"Ah, but you see..by the time I get that high up I'll be a withered old crone, what're they gonna do to me? Send me to the brig for the 4 more days I'll be alive? A pittance really." She smiled back down at him, glad that he was at least dry-eyed for the most part. As was her form of affection, she smooched his forehead and wrapped both arms around him in a hug, cuddling her face into the side of his neck. "Anytime, Tal. I promise." (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:33 AM
He glanced over at their table and saw his cards and singular skip of holographic latinum. "I think you won."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:34 AM
"I definitely won, you had no recovery from that, I'm afraid. Maybe we could play again another time? You might actually beat me for once."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:35 AM
"We've only played one game Sara."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:35 AM
"I said what I said."
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:36 AM
"I can always bring the contestants and characters back if you want a more equal challenge."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:40 AM
"I'll only be revered and celebrated for my natural talent and prowess on the financial frontier, really want me to take away your glory, Tal?" (edited)
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:41 AM
"They're holograms. I don't think they'll revere me for anything unless I program them to."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:42 AM
"Did you code this program?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:43 AM
"No, I found it. Looks like someone else has an interest in losing their money and pride."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 06:44 AM
"Then how do you know they don't hold the ability to revere or something?"
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Anglachel 05-Oct-20 06:45 AM
"I guess I just assumed. But to be frank I'm not really interested in finding out right now."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 05-Oct-20 04:20 PM
[D] After more talking and ending the holoprogram, they both went back to their respective rooms.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 12-Oct-20 05:32 AM
Lithop entered the holodeck, she felt like shit and needed to clear her mind. "Computer begin program Lithop-Alaska-4." It obeyed and the program started. It was a calm night with little wind and big snowy field with a single wooden lounge chair in the middle. The weather was about 5 degrees Fahrenheit and she immediately shivered. She walked over to the lounge chair and saw the blanket and warmer clothes there. Seeing that she was alone, she changed and put her folded uniform at the edge of the chair. She then warped herself in the blanket and took her leg off before sitting bundled up on the lounge looking at the sky. It felt closer to home than she had in a long time, in fact it brought her back to her childhood. She looked at the stars and waited, the program was set to run a typical Alaskan sky but it had other options too. "Computer start meteor shower." She looked back up to see the first one and she smiled for the first time since Phenna first had her nose bleed. This would help clear her mind. She knew it could be dangerous to be in the cool for too long, but the safeties were on so even if she fell asleep here, which she doubted she would, it would turn off. She watched the meteor show.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 12-Oct-20 04:46 PM
After an hour or two on the holodeck, looking at the meteor shower in a replication of Alaska, Lithop found her mind clear. Phenna’s episode had scared her, but it didn’t undo the work she had made during their conversation. It had helped her realize that she just needed to talk about her fears in a safe space. She felt sorry for Phenna, although something told her she shouldn’t. Some day she’d set up a meeting with Houston to talk, and she’d spend more time with Phenna, not particularly talking about their issues, just comfortable hanging out. She got changed back into her uniform and canceled the holodeck program before leaving the holodeck feeling better than she entered it.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 02:19 AM
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 03:34 PM
Deimora stepped inside, her hand now holding Diana’s. The deck looked like the peak of El Capitan in Yosemite, the valley sprawling out below the cliffside. There were a few flowers and mossbeds peeking through the rocks. A small picnic was set up not too close to the edge. Deimora took a deep breath, recalling the day she’d scaled the cliffside.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 03:35 PM
Looking around, Diana's eyes widened. "Oh my god.." She said out loud, looking over at Deimora. "It's so pretty Dei!!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 03:36 PM
Deimora wore a soft smile, “I couldn’t take you to the real thing just yet, so I recreated it as best I could.”
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 03:37 PM
"Just yet? What do ya mean?" Diana asked, tilting her head slightly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 03:38 PM
“Well, we’re not on shore leave so I couldn’t just transport us to Yosemite.” Deimora explained.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 03:39 PM
"Oh!" She smiled. "Well, I think your recreation looks beautiful."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 04:55 PM
"Thanks, I spent a while on it." Deimora blushed, "It was an off duty project since last shore leave because I started climbing again."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 04:55 PM
"Ya do rock climbing?" Diana asked with a small smile.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 04:57 PM
"Since I was tiny, the reason I chose this cliff is because I climbed it free solo in college. The first guy to do it was in erm, I think 2018? There was a movie about him." Deimora explained.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 05:02 PM
"A movie? That sounds amazing!! Is rock climbing fun?"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 06:30 PM
"It is, but it takes a lot of work. Lots of soreness, it's why I'm so buff." Deimora laughed as she gestured to her body.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 06:38 PM
Diana giggled. "I had friends back at the Academy who did rock climbing, but I've never tried. Too scared."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 07:00 PM
"It can be scary sometimes, especially when you're halfway up a cliff hanging by your hands." She led the two of them to the picnic blanket before sitting down.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 07:06 PM
Diana sat down, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'd probably freeze up the moment I even got near a cliff!" She giggled. "But you're brave, really brave. So I can see you climbing lots of cliff's!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 15-Oct-20 11:19 PM
"I'd love to have you join me in the holodeck program sometime." Deimora grinned as she unpacked the food. "It's like a gym with bouldering and speed climbing and a few real rocks too."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 15-Oct-20 11:21 PM
"Maybe I'll join ya. I'd feel way safer trying rock climbing with someone I trust." She replied. "And I really trust ya!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 16-Oct-20 02:07 PM
"I'd be happy to teach you sometime, besides, we can always clip you in and slide a pad under you just in case!"
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 06:16 PM
T'Svai stepped into the holodeck and cleared her throat needlessly, which was the closest she'd get to expressing excitement. "Tum-vel, tumaya T'Ksakhaf-Kehkuh-Alpha uzhau eh le-sumau. Enable universal translator." The program resumed, frozen, as it had been when she and Lithop had left. The council had just approved the previous week's minutes and all sat, expressionless and formal, as they had before.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 06:20 PM
Lithop entered the room because her dumb player forgot where she left her, she greeted T'Svai and sat down, ready for the rest of the novel. I will once again to you that she is expecting this to be exciting.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 06:29 PM
T'Svai greeted Lithop with a nod. "Computer, resume program." The head of the high council banged the gavel. "The minutes are approved, 100-0-0. Now we shall begin updates. To start, Councilman P'Seth, with a report on agriculture." Councilman P'Seth, a relatively old, but composed Vulcan from the Kir province, slowly stood from his seat and gave a long, thoughtful, halting report with several long pauses. The gist of it was that hirat [Vulcan grape] production had gone up by 0.025%, exceeding the projected amount by two standard deviations, and therefore there would be 0.001% more Vulcan port available for export than usual. Other crops were growing exactly within projected parameters. However, between the pauses, even with the careful, concise diction common to most Vulcans, this took nearly fifteen minutes to say. T'Svai slowly leaned over to Lithop, without removing her eyes from the action. "It is exceedingly rare for such an irregularity to occur." She said in a tone that could be described as... awed? Perhaps? Just barely, but oh man, her attention was on this.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 06:39 PM
When the man's speech exceeded 5 minutes and Lithop realized that he was nowhere near done she only had one thought. oh no. When he finally finished Lithop wanted to bang her head into a wall, she looked at T'Svai with a look of horror and confusion. Oh no, T'Svai seemed almost excited about the man's speech. "Very... interesting." She replied, before thinking that maybe this boring speech was meant to build suspense so that when whatever dramatic thing the would happen, happened there would be more shock. Yeah, that had to be it. Right?
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 06:55 PM
T'Svai nodded in reply, and while she could sense a certain... lack of engagement on Lithop's part, she inaccurately deduced that it was simply a type of method acting and that Lithop was attempting to blend into the surroundings by concealing her enthusiasm. "Indeed. The update was taken verbatim from the actual case on which this was based." She muttered back. Fortunately for everyone involved, the updates from the various departments of Defense, Trade, Health, Science, and so on were quite short and to the point, lacking in the verbosity of P'Seth's report. As the character's name quite literally meant dry, this was no doubt an intentional contrast. The proceedings were briefly interrupted by a brief debate between the representatives of the ministry of Science and Defense on the logicality of the recent practice of keeping domesticated le-matya as pets, which took several minutes, ultimately concluding it was not in fact logical to bring predators with poison claws into one's home even if some of the less logical had an aesthetic appreciation for the species. Then, at long last, the High Councilwoman got to the matter at hand, the crux of the story, the big thing that this had all been building up to. "I have a motion before me. It is the second motion of this council session. It reads: I motion that the High Council endorse a proposal written by Councilman Safok, to be sent to the hr'Briesh'te to repeal AGR-524.8, Section 1, Paragraph 2, lines 48-56, preventing the import or export of Terran chocolate. This motion was written by Councilman Safok and seconded by Councilwoman T'ehs. Councilman Safok, you have the floor."
T'ehs and Safok exchanged, with utmost subtlety, a devious look. T'ehs moved something from the table to her pocket. Safok stood slowly, face a poor mask of formal gravity, presumably about to give a speech... and then did not do that. "As the my written proposal has already been made available to you, I see no reason to reiterate its contents. I am now accepting questions."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 07:06 PM
It took almost all of Lithop's power to not just leave the holodeck. It was unbelievably boring. Still, T'Svai seemed to enjoy the experience so Lithop just sat quietly. There was a brief uptick in excitement at the first debate, but it didn't last very long and nothing came from it. Finally, the head councilwoman spoke and and then told the 'evil' guy to talk. Now we're getting somewhere, she thought, ready to hear about the plan for Vulcan prohibition. Then Safok said that he wasn't going to explain his plan because it was on her PADD and Lithop couldn't help slamming her hand into her face before begrudgingly pulling out her PADD to start reading. She was doing this for T'Svai, leaving would just make her feel bad.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 07:12 PM
There were a few moments of sage nodding and unintelligible but ponderous muttering between small groups from... well, the room as a whole, who might as well have been the Borg in how homogenous their behavior was, frankly. T'Svai actually took the trouble to join in, leaning over to one of the holograms herself - a member of the Vulcan Science Directorate whose role involved wildlife conservation law - and saying, with a similar stiff neutrality, "The fifth line is peculiar. I particularly note the use of the word 'slor-tukh' [sugar] rather than the more accurate potau-slor-tukh [sucrose]." She then looked over to Lithop. "What do you make of it?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 07:25 PM
As Lithop read the report she found herself thankful for having taken that class in high school to learn how to understand science words. Still, she had missed the sugar think, that was a bit odd for the Vulcan high council. It was pretty clear to her now that there would be no assassinations. "Yeah it really weird, seems more human." Then it occurred to her and it all made sense. "I think Safok and T'Afsa are actually humans in disguise. They're trying to implement prohibition, which worked horribly on earth and led to anarchy. That's their masterplan to ruin Vulcan society."
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 07:28 PM
T'Svai raised an eyebrow. So, interestingly, did the middle aged woman she'd pointed the word choice thing out to. "A fascinating theory. Unconventional, but your reasoning is clear." She noted, though unfortunately nothing quite so interesting would come to pass. Across the room, a young, healthy-looking man stood, perhaps to say something, and promptly fainted.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 07:48 PM
When the man fainted Lithop made and "ooh" sound. "That's not good." She looked to T'Svai, referring to the man. Her face showed concern, despite the man not even being real.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 08:45 PM
T'Svai nodded, for a moment thinking perhaps something sinister was indeed afoot. There was a brief commotion as someone went to assess the Vulcan's health. He was helped back into his seat. He and the aide exchanged words. The aide went to the high councilwoman, who soon spoke. "Councilman Solvar is fasting as part of preparation for one of the initial stages of Kolinahr. He extends an apology to the Council for the distraction. We will now take a ten minute recess." Around the room, various council members stood and went about their business. T'Ehs disappeared off to the side and started engaging in animated conversation with a very un-animated T'Afsa. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 08:48 PM
Lithop looked around the room. "Suspicious, but I'll let it slide for now." She looked at T'Ehs and T'Sfas and narrowed he eyes, attempting to lip read, though she didn't know how to lip read, so it go her nowhere. "What could they be talking about."
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 09:09 PM
T'Svai shrugged - an oddly human gesture, but one she had deemed useful and eloquent during her post on the K'Warko - and stealthily moved closer to the pair. The holonovel helpfully amplified their conversation. T'Ehs looked from one side to the other, then back at T'Afsa. "I am prepared to offer monetary compensation in the form of latinum in return for your vote. While the Federation does not use such currency, it is useful in other places." T'Afsa tilted her head slightly to the side. "I decline your offer on the basis that it is unethical to allow personal interests to influence one's vote, given that we have a duty to act in the interests of our constituents. I must therefore request that you do not make such an offer to myself or any of my colleagues again. It is illogical." T'Ehs's left eye twitched. She went to go sit next to Safok again. "It did not work." She muttered. T'Svai hummed. "This holonovel is perhaps less subtle than I remember it being as a child."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 09:14 PM
"Yeah, I wouldn't say it's being subtle." She said oddly feeling reminded of old earth politics. People always seemed to make decisions for themselves instead of for the good of humanity back then. More evidence to add to her "the evil Vulcans are actually humans" theory, it had started as a jock but the more it went on the more she found herself believing it. "What year is this novel set?"
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 09:18 PM
"The meeting was called to order on Stardate 41786.82807124051, to be precise, or the year 2364." T'Svai replied, heading back to where they'd been sitting. "Does that corroborate your theory?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 09:20 PM
"Not particularly. Besides, it's a pretty unlikely theory." She rested her chin in her hand as she waited for more boring vulcan politics.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 09:35 PM
The Q&A was, like every other aspect of this story, mostly uneventful. It mostly focused on the rationality of the repeal (economic), whether or not Safok had jurisdiction to even advise the hr'Breish'te (logically, yes, as is the right of every citizen), and what effects re-introducing this substance could have on the population (most cultures have their mild intoxicants.) This alone took about half an hour of slow, carefully worded, deliberate conversation. Once they moved into formal discussion and the appropriate point on the queue had been reached (as yes, the floor had opened and the scribe was keeping meticulous track of a 45-person queue to speak) that was when Svatak stood, thanked Safok for bringing this issue before the Council, acknowledged its importance, and began a lengthy, historic rebuttal. "I submit to the council that such a repeal would not follow existing precedent, and the governing law has demonstrated that it is quite firmly rooted in logic, therefore rendering a repeal illogical. I now quote Kiri-kin-tha's 2100 dissertation: "Some consider the consumption of cognition-altering substances a mark of civilization Many fall into the habit. However, these substances spoil the health of Vulcans. They deprive Vulcans of their reasoning power. An altered Vulcan is easily roused to quarrel with others..."" He promptly proceeded to recite the entirety of Kiri-kin-tha's 45 page thesis on how mind-altering substances affect cognition and why no true follower of Surak's would partake. T'Svai had at some point acquired popcorn and was now eating it while watching the speech. It was still going.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 09:54 PM
Once again, she tried her best not to leave the holodeck, luckily, T'Svai had somehow gotten popcorn, so that gave her a bit more of a reason to stay. "If they ban choclate only bad things can happen." She said shaking her head and eating another handful of popcorn.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:05 PM
"Perhaps on your home planet." T'Svai acknowledged. "On Vulcan, this debate played out eight or nine times, changing verdicts each time. Each time the result was largely insignificant from a social standpoint." The speech eventually ended. "... politicians are to some extent beholden to these institutions. Therefore," Svatak concluded, "I do not believe it is our duty as a Council at this time to inform the opinion of the hr'Breish'te on this issue. They should make their decision without our influence. I am thus not in support of making a recommendation in either direction, and by extension do not support this motion." He sat. T'Afsa stood. "I am in agreement with Svatak's assessment. It is logical to maintain the separation of powers, and to vote on this motion would be to implicitly express either support or lack thereof for the regulation it pertains to. I therefore motion to table the existing motion indefinitely." It was once again voting time, or would have been had Safok not slammed his hand on the table and thus promptly been escorted for the room. Anyway, after another fifteen minutes of discussion on the virtues of tabling or not tabling the argument, which largely consisted of everyone in the room saying they agreed in slightly different ways, it was time to vote.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:10 PM
"Hmm, yeah I figured it would be different." She really struggled though more listening. Once voting came, well when voting actually came Lithop sighed a sigh of relief, hopefully they were reaching the end of the novel. She voted
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:15 PM
"I motion to have a roll call vote." T'Ehs said calmly. Though Safok had been escorted out, the scheming Councilwoman remained. The head councilwoman nodded and began reading off every. Single. Name. Of. Every. Single. Councilperson. There were one hundred of them, as a reminder. "Concilman Ardek." "Aye." "Councilman Askor." "Aye." "Councilwoman Borkev." "Nay." "Councilman Brekav." "Nay." This really did take a long time, as the scribe had to record each vote as it happened. Let's skip ahead a bit, though the characters participating in this do not have that luxury. "Councilwoman Lithop." If the hologram noticed the difference in names, it was not evident.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:22 PM
When they started reading off every single name Lithop couldn't help herself and she buried her face in her hands in frustration. At this point tears pricked at her eyes it was so boring. When it was her turn she looked up ready to vote. Morally, had this all been real she would have voted for the vote. which by the way was stupid. but she was just- so tired of vulcan politics "Aye"
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:28 PM
Bla bla bla, more names... "Councilwoman T'Svai." There was a pause. "Councilwoman S'kar D'Kyr T'Svai." "Nay." "Councilwoman K'Dor S'Gef T'Svai." "Aye." She leaned over to Lithop. "I am not named after this particular T'Svai, but I recall as a child the similarity was quite amusing." Okay, moving on. "Councilman Z'arkor" "Nay." There was a pause as the votes were tallied. On paper. Don't ask questions. The high councilwoman looked at the paper. "The vote passes, 51-49-0. Councilman Safok's motion is tabled indefinitely on the basis that it exceeds the Council's jurisdiction." In real life there would have been ten more motions following this one, but thankfully this was when the holonovel began to roll credits. T'Svai eyed Lithop pensively. "Was this holonovel not to your liking?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:32 PM
After T'Svai told Lithop about the name coincidence Lithop added. "I have never meet or even heard of another Lithop and a doubt I ever will." And then that whatever is controlling the universe, it ended. "It's not that i didn't like it-" That was a big lie. "But it wasn't what expected, and what actually happened wasn't really my taste."
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:33 PM
Somewhere in one of the far corners played a deleted scene with T'Ehs and T'Afsa fighting with lirpas. T'Svai did not acknowledge it at all and nodded sagely. "That is understandable. The intricacies of Vulcan politics can be difficult to follow if one is not used to the system."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:34 PM
"Yeah politics, even human politics have never been my thing." She shrugged. "Still, it was nice to experience vulcan entertainment. Get to know the culture better."
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:36 PM
Another excerpt of a deleted scene played involving what would have been a cutscene of the wildlife conservation councilwoman being chased by a le-matya in an electrical storm in the Forge. "The computer has other Vulcan holonovels."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:37 PM
"Hmm, I might take a look at them." It was unlikely, but if something jumped out at her she might get a couple people together to watch it.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:39 PM
One last end-of-credits scene, this one of Safok turning off a holo-emitter to reveal Romulan forehead ridges. "There is one about the invention of Vulcan Port." She suggested helpfully.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:41 PM
At the reveal of Safok being a Romulan Lithop jumped out of her seat. "I was right! well, not about them being Romulans, but i was right about an imposter!" She pumped her first.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:46 PM
T'Svai sighed. Not in an exasperated way, but in a faintly condescending way, almost. "The original version of this was... illogical. Sensationalist. Much of the interesting content was removed, and the author had originally kept the le-matya debate in greater detail, Safok's identity as a Romulan - we have never had Romulans interfere with that particular debate -along with - though this is apocryphal - a recreation of one version of the vote which was settled by ritual combat. Entirely unrealistic, given how it has not been standard procedure since before the Time of Awakening. I do not recommend you take such content as a confirmation of your theory."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:50 PM
Damn, those sounded much more entertaining, even if more unrealistic. She might have to dig around to find them. She shrugged. "My theory was never meant to be realistic, just entertaining.*
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:52 PM
The simulation ended in the middle of yet another deleted scene involving a massive prehistoric sehlat lumbering through the now empty council chambers. T'Svai headed towards the doorway. "Just so. Thank you for accompanying me on this... experience." She waved vaguely at the holodeck interior as a whole. "For some reason or another, on the K'Warko I could never quite get anyone to sit through a traditional Vulcan holonovel." She shook her head a little, brow slightly furrowed.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:55 PM
Aww, that was unfortunate, understandable, but unfortunate. "No problem." She said, not having anything else to say that might offend her.
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Commander T'Svai 19-Oct-20 10:58 PM
T'Svai checked the time on her PADD. There was a human expression: time flies when you're having fun, but as usual, T'Svai had been training her internal sense of time since the age of 4, and found it unaltered. The time on the PADD matched her expectations. "My duty shift begins shortly. Live long and prosper, Lithop."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 19-Oct-20 10:59 PM
"Bye T'Svai." She waved as she left, she stood around in the deck for a minute before also exiting.
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Deleted User 21-Oct-20 11:12 PM
He walked in, and set his guitar down.
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Remi-chan 21-Oct-20 11:17 PM
Kytha entered the holodeck, starring at her pad "Computer, load program 'Kytha-1'" In an instant their surroundings changed. They were suddenly in an dark aquarium, surrounded by large tanks of various aquatic life. The only light was from the tanks that surrounded them
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Deleted User 21-Oct-20 11:19 PM
He looked around. "Beautiful place."
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Remi-chan 21-Oct-20 11:20 PM
Kytha jumped Abit "Ah! Sorry I didn't realize this one was taken. I didn't mean to disturb you"
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Deleted User 21-Oct-20 11:22 PM
"It's fine. You can stay." His hair was brushed over into an ancient wavy Earth style. In the dark, you could mistake him for a human. "I enjoy the dark."
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Remi-chan 21-Oct-20 11:23 PM
"This place is peaceful to me. I normally load this up and come in here to do some work or to clear my head. My dad took me to one once when I was young and it's just always stuck with me" (edited)
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Deleted User 21-Oct-20 11:24 PM
"Ah. Well, I enjoy it as well. Dark and serene." The man had a southern accent. "I think I know you from someplace."
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Remi-chan 21-Oct-20 11:31 PM
"Me? Where do you think you know me from?" She looked at him curiously
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 12:05 AM
"Science."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 12:52 AM
Kytha burst out laughing. "I thought you meant from somewhere before! I was so confused. Did ya forget me already?" She managed to real herself back in and compose herself. "Kytha, remember? We even worked together on the away mission." (edited)
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 01:24 AM
"I did. It is agreeable to see you again." He emerged from the darkness. "Charlie, again."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 01:35 AM
"Yeah I remember you at least." She stuck her tongue out at him, Abit annoyed he had forgotten her so easily "What are you doing in here anyway?"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 01:36 AM
"Sitting. Avoiding folks. Doing what I do best." He stood up. "How's it goin?"
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 01:42 AM
She had to laugh at that "I am just planning my research on these new life forms we found. I plan to put together an away team "
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 01:45 AM
"Well, I'm volunteer as tribute." He laughed. "Like the new hairdo? I think it's from an old Earth actor called Jim Carrey."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 01:55 AM
"It's nice, very retro" She mused, flashing him a smile "What can you bring to the team, Charlie?"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 01:58 AM
"Biochemistry, and a second opinion if there's already a biochemist." He smiled.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 02:01 AM
"There isn't" She giggled "Welcome to the team!"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 02:01 AM
"That's great. If you want, I can teach ya some self-defense techniques. That is why I came in here."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 02:03 AM
"Sure!" She grinned widely "Always willing to learn!" (edited)
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 02:07 AM
"Alright." He faced the console on the wall. "Computer, load program Charlie 2." An arena formed around them. "Level, novice for Kytha. Professional for me. Don't start until I say." He stopped and looked at her. "You're on beginner level. They'll teach you how to block and dodge."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 02:14 AM
"Okay! I'll do my best!" She streached Abit and prepared for whatever the challenge would throw at her
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 02:17 AM
"Start." The figures rushed at Charlie and Kytha. Charlie punched one in the head and kicked another coming from behind. He was doing an amazing kind of Kung-Fu. He grabbed another by the hair and elbowed it in the neck, making it vaporize.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 02:30 AM
Kytha quickly dodged and spun around for a kick to the figure's shins "You seem to be good at this, it's a wonder you aren't security!"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 02:43 AM
"Well, I'm equally good at biochemistry. It isn't logical to step down to Security."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 03:25 AM
"Ha! I like your sense of humor!" She continued their training in earnest, doing her best to dodge and block, retaliating when she can
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 03:28 AM
He also had a prank up his sleeve, literally up his sleeve. When an enemy hit him, it hit a red food coloring packet. As a Vulcan's blood is green, this would be a shock as it dribbled down.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 03:30 AM
Kythra looked over at him in confusion "Are you okay over there? What is that all over you?"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 03:30 AM
"Blood. I just got a bad hit." He was waiting for her to notice the color, his master prank.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 03:36 AM
Kytha had already noticed which is why she was confused "It's red! Aren't you a Vulcan?"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 03:38 AM
"No, I'm a human!" He said it in a strangely calm voice, extending the prank further.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 03:45 AM
"Computer, freeze program!" She shouted "A human!? So you lied to me!? I have to throw out that whole section of my research now! Why would lie?" She was furious, her face bright red. She took her job seriously and had no tolerance for those who undermined it
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 03:47 AM
He chuckled and removed a food coloring packet. "That's called a prank, my friend." He packed it in his pocket. "Humans don't have pointed ears."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 03:51 AM
She angrily stuck her tongue out at him angrily "Anthropology is not a joke!"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 03:52 AM
He chuckled. "You actually thought I was a human? That's crazy." He started laughing harder.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 03:56 AM
"Agh! I expect people to be truthful when it comes to my passion! That's why! You made me think my research was trash!" She angrily stormed out of the holodeck
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 03:57 AM
He ran after her. "I'm sorry. It was only a joke. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, eh."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:01 AM
Kytha puffed out her cheeks, her face flushed from embarrassment and anger "It's not a joke if it's anthropology" She half whinned, half growled
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:02 AM
"You have to learn to take a joke, eh? I didn't mean any harm. Anthropology is a very important field of study, and I'm sorry to have given you doubts."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:06 AM
"Fine..." She mumbled, fidgeting with her hands
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:07 AM
"Hey, I really am sorry." He frowned.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:13 AM
"I accept your apology" She sighed and gave him a headpat
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:16 AM
"Alrighty then. Shall we continue training? Or head over to mess for a bite to eat?" He smiled a bit.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:26 AM
"I could go for either to be honest" She streached Abit, recollecting herself
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:27 AM
"Alright. Well, we can have a bit of both. What do you wanna eat? I can bring it here."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:38 AM
"If you are okay with that. I could go for a burger. " She grinned widely
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:40 AM
"Well, that makes 2 burgers." He went off and returned with two burgers. "Here ya go." He walked into the holodeck. "Load a scene on Earth, circa 2010. Picnic table overlooking Lake Erie." It loaded. "This is my favorite eating spot."
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:47 AM
"I can see why! It is rather pretty." She took her play and had a seat. She looked out over the lake, taking in the view
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:49 AM
"Indeed. It is beautiful." He took a massive bite of his triple patty burger. "Lawts uh boat." He was talking with a mouth full of food.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:52 AM
She giggled at the display "Are your trying to say 'Life's a boat?'"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:53 AM
"Nope. Lots of boats." He motioned to the boats. "How do ya like this program?"
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:56 AM
"It's nice. Very open and bright , but also calm"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 03:50 PM
"I agree. I'm taking a boat out fishing. Get some nostalgia going. You're welcome to come along, we're going after salmon." He motioned to a boat.
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 03:59 PM
"I would love to but I need to focus on my research. I think I been gone long enough and I need to get together some more people for the away mission" She grinned, finishing up her food "I did enjoy hanging out though. We should do it again sometime! Just don't diss my work again"
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Deleted User 22-Oct-20 04:01 PM
"Alright. See ya in a bit." He facepalmed. "I gotta go to work as well!" He ended the program. "Thanks for the reminder, we have similar shifts. But I'm beaming down to the planet soon. So see ya later?"
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Remi-chan 22-Oct-20 04:19 PM
"Yeah! See you soon!" She grinned widely and waved, dashing out of the holodeck
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 27-Oct-20 07:27 PM
Aaron stepped into the Holodeck and looked around. "You can load your program if you want."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Oct-20 08:04 PM
She entered the room as well. "Computer load Lithop Dance." It did so and they were put into the dance studio. "Change or nah?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 27-Oct-20 08:11 PM
Aaron coughed. "Computer, replace one wall of the studio with an empty theatre and shine spotlights on mine and Lithop's positions." The computer obeyed and the back wall of the studio disappeared, revealing a large, empty theatre hall. A giant spotlight shone down on Lithop and a different one shone on Aaron. Then he (his writer) realised what she meant. "Ohhhhh right... nah, we're both on duty after this anyway."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Oct-20 08:12 PM
“Ok,” She got in a position ready to dance. “No particular type this time, just whatever feels right.”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 27-Oct-20 08:14 PM
"Gotcha." Aaron got in a position equidistant from Lithop. "You ready?"
((Fast dance!
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Oct-20 08:21 PM
"Computer play music." The music started and the started the dance. Rather slow and graceful they waltzed their way across the stage with with turns and wide sweeping motions. Now that they had a bit more trust with each other, Lithop let Aaron lift her briefly. The music continued until they returned to the middle of the stage, where the dance ended. Lithop looked up at Aaron. "Wow." She breathed.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 27-Oct-20 08:24 PM
"Told you I was improving." He half-laughed half-out of breath breathed. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Oct-20 08:27 PM
She couldn't stop smiling, and she gave half out of breath nods. She gave a quick look to the door, she needed to be on that mission. "I- I'm sorry, there's a mission, I have to go." She let go of his arms and quickly, in a moment without though stood on her tip toes to give him a peck on the cheek before walking out to door to the mission.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 27-Oct-20 08:28 PM
Aaron put his hand up to the cheek and stood there for a second before running after her. "I'm coming as well!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 12:10 AM
"Computer, program Dunamis-Delta-6-5." As the holodeck grid faded, giving way to the familiar Kaminar forest, beach, tent and campfire he knew quite well by now, he made his way to a tree and sat down against it with his back to the trunk.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 29-Oct-20 05:50 PM
[D]He'd left the holodeck sometime later to sleep - properly this time.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 03:40 PM
D]At some point Shar had managed to get an entire Ops team in here to set up - and what a setup they'd managed to pull off. Just for the night, the holodeck was a spooky-looking forest with all stereotypical decorations which looked to be at about 7.30pm at night. Buffet tables had been set up, too - with candy and apple bobbing as promised, along with a few extras such as pumpkin pies, caramel apples, apple bread and more to make one's head spin. In addition, a large, imposing house loomed just over the tree canopy, the way leading up to it lit by jack-o-lanterns. All that was left were the attendees... (edited)
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 03:51 PM
He poked his head in, and noticed he was one of the first people here. He walked in, and sat at a buffet table. He was quite intrigued by the designs of the area, and thought it was quite beautiful.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 03:51 PM
Diana entered the holodeck, a small smile on her face. Wow, Shar did an amazing job with setting up the place! She looked around, barely able to contain her excitement about the party.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 03:53 PM
Lithop entered the holodeck. She was wearing a steampunk outfit complete with a hat with goggles and a prosthetic leg she had made to look steampunk. She smiled when she looked around, the theming was on point.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 03:56 PM
He was wearing a cowboy outfit, complete with the spurs on his shoes. He placed his earbuds in, and started listening to Toby Keith's Should've Been a Cowboy.
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 03:57 PM
Shar herself was dressed like a fairy from Earth folklore - tiara, insect wings, colorful orange (of course) dress, fancy shoes and all. When she saw Diana enter she beamed and waved to her.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 03:58 PM
Diana waved back, quickly walking over to Shar. "The place looks amazing!!" She smiled.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 03:59 PM
T'Svai entered the holodeck and looked around at all of the costumes. Lithop's was particularly impressive from a technical standpoint, but it wasn't her way to say such things, so she just waved before starting to investigate the food.
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 04:01 PM
"Oh yeah. The credit isn't mine, though, more to the Ops team who helped me set it up. Thanks, guys! Love you!" She smiled and gave a thumbs ip to the officers in yellow who'd just finished setting up the last buffet table.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 04:03 PM
"Still, it's so pretty." Diana replied. "And I love your costume!"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 31-Oct-20 04:03 PM
Lola entered the holodeck smiling brightly. She paused and looked around. She spotted the food area and excitedly walked over to it.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 04:05 PM
T'Svai made a mental note to thank this particular team of Ops officers for their attention to detail, then realized there was a denobulan standing nearby. Not unusual, all in all, but she didn't recognize this one. Still, of course, dressed as Galadriel, she held up a ta'al. "Live long and prosper. I do not believe we've met."
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:07 PM
Eleanor entered the holodeck, barely recognizable under the straw hat and makeup, Eleanor looked around for someone she knew.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 04:09 PM
He rose, and spotted Eleanor. "Hey, Eleanor. Is that you?" The Vulcan in the cowboy costume rose to greet her.
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 04:09 PM
"Thank you~" Shar curtsied and did a little twirl - before spotting Eleanor enter the holodeck. "Eleanor!!! I missed you!" She practically shrieked, sprinting over (somehow not falling over in her ridiculous shoes).
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:11 PM
As Eleanor looked both directions at Charlie and Shar, she felt slightly overwhelmed and with a laugh she jumped up and down happily. "Hello Shar!!! It’s been so long!" She gave a polite nod to Charlie, prioritizing Shar mostly because it had been so long since they had last spoken.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:11 PM
Lithop looked around and saw- a scarecrow? Wait no! That’s Eleanor! She walked over to her. “Hey Eleanor and... Charlie right?” She greeted them vaguely remembering the Vulcan cowboy from a few away missions.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 31-Oct-20 04:12 PM
Lola paused in the middle of grabbing a pumpkin shaped cookie and turned to the vulcan. Lola was dressed as a cat, with cat socks, a flared black dress, cat-ear headband and a pair of black heels. "Ah!! Hello!!! I'm Lt JG Zulola, but please call me Lola!" @Commander T'Svai (edited)
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 04:12 PM
Shar in her joy positively glomped the other woman, wrapping her arms around her shoulders. "Where the hell have you been and how long have you been back aboard and do I need to kill you for disappearing without saying so?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 04:14 PM
Maggie slipped into the room with a smile, dressed in a white and gold suit and a masquerade mask. Walking over to a table as she drank some punch with a happy sigh.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 04:14 PM
He smiled warmly to Eleanor, then went back to his music.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:15 PM
Eleanor rolled her head back and laughed, oh! It had been way too long since they had last spoken! Had Maggie not told her anything? "I’m sorry Shar, I was stuck in extended shore leave and then I got back! And then Gramen happened! Please don’t kill me, I’m so happy to see you again!"
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 04:21 PM
"No killing necessary. Welcome home." She hugged her again, nuzzlimg her cheek, before pulling away and running up to Maggie. "Ooh, hey there, tall, bright and mysterious... you look pretty fine tonight..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 04:21 PM
Maggie laughed as she grabbed Shar’s hands and hugged her. “Hello, my dear.”
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 04:21 PM
Walking in, Nikola grinned as she hopped closer to the others, her hair puffed up inside her helmet. "Happy Halloween, everybody!!"
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:22 PM
Eleanor gave another laugh before moving over to Lithop. "You look amazing Lithop!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:24 PM
"Thanks!" She exclaimed to Eleanor before she stuck out her leg. "I spent a while making the leg for it. Used the replicatable base I had, added the parts to make it fucntion better, and then I made it look all steam punk." She beamed, telling the story.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:26 PM
Eleanor looked down her beautifully decorated prosthetic. "Lithop, oh my goodness! You should’ve been an engineer! That looks so good!!!" Eleanor smiled, the drawn on stitches stretching into a weird shape on her face.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:29 PM
She smiled and shook her head. "No, I love my job and what I do. I'm really only good at cybernetics and the movement aspect of robotics. And I only know that because of my uncle."
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 04:29 PM
Shar happily leaned into Maggie's embrace and looked up at her. "So. Masquerade mask for the occasion. I like it."
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:30 PM
"That’s still just so amazing!" She paused for a moment, thinking. "Wait- did you help Aaron with that Android? I think I heard something about that!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:31 PM
She once again shook her head. "Alice- The android, was completed before I started working with him. We did however complete a vacuum robot, a roomba."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 04:32 PM
Maggie laughed as she looked at Shar with a grin, wrapping an arm around her. “Yep! Figured it was nice, ya know? Awesome that you put this together though!”
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:33 PM
"Oh no! Please don’t tell me this is the one with weaponry attached?" She laughed, thinking about the conversation on the ship's chatroom.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:35 PM
She laughed and waved her hand dismissively. "No, we jokes about the idea but Aaron and I never intended to make one. We will be sending one off to the head of Intel, he'll probably put a knife on it then."
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 04:36 PM
"Thank you." She smiled to Maggie before nodding to the buffet table. "Candy?"
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:36 PM
"Oh good! I hope that he enjoys it, I don’t see any reason why he shouldn’t. The Roomba designs are amazing."
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Miel 31-Oct-20 04:38 PM
Nira took a quick peak inside, and quietly stepped inside the Holodeck. There was already a good little crowd around, and she was not a fan of big crowds.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 04:38 PM
Charlie grabbed some candy, and ate it. The Vulcan was in a sort of heaven.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:41 PM
"We've also been hanging out a lot outside of the lab. I taught him to dance and-" She looked around and then moved to whisper in Eleanor's ear. "I may have given him a little peck on the cheek last time I saw him." She pulled back and once again stood in front of Eleanor, a very slight blush on her face.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 04:41 PM
Walking into the holodeck, Sara looked around and smiled, looking at all the decorations. It was beautiful! She began to walk over to a small group that was forming, waving politely not wanting to stand off by herself like a wall flower.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:43 PM
Eleanor felt a smirk creeping in on her face. It had been far too long since she had talked to her friend! How could she miss something like that! "Oh my goodness, Lithop!" She softened her voice. "Becoming quite the romantic," she laughed with a 'muhahahaha,'
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 04:44 PM
He turned to Sara. "Hello!" He was in a very cheery mood.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:44 PM
She swatted playfully at Eleanor. "Shush! Besides, it hasn't gone further than that, and we have'nt talked to each other about it." (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 04:46 PM
Amanda entered the holodeck and looked around. It really did look like a scary haunted forest and it was decorated and everything. She was excited to see the other costumes. She hung a bit back and watched people enter, looking out for interesting costumes.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 04:46 PM
"Hallo Charlie! How're you enjoying yourself?"
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:47 PM
Eleanor rolled her eyes with a smirk before returning to the conversation. "No? You totally should! I’ve only ever heard good things about him and it sounds like he likes you too."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:48 PM
"Ok," She caved, "I'll talk to him on shore leave after I go see my new baby cousin."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 31-Oct-20 04:48 PM
T'lith entered the holodeck, adjusting her flower crown slightly. She took a quick look around the place, silent.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 04:48 PM
"I'm having a good time. There's plenty of candy here." He motioned to the candy. "Reminds me of when I used to go trick-or-treating in my hometown." The Vulcan smiled.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:49 PM
"Yayyy~!" Eleanor smiled before picking up on the second half of her statement. "A new baby cousin?! How adorable that must be!!!!" (edited)
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 04:51 PM
Tal entered the large party room and immediately found himself drawn to the buffet table, grabbing himself a slice of pumpkin pie and a rather large dollop of whiped cream.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 04:52 PM
"Yes, they're adopting an androrian/betazoid child, due to be born soon." She explained to Eleanor, smiling widely. They baby would be her first cousin.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 04:53 PM
Goodness, the holodeck was busy this morning - and that made him smile slightly as he entered, adjusting the cowboy hat on his head alokg with the long brown coat that came with it.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 04:54 PM
Maggie smiled as she walked with Shar and ate some candy, chewing ever so quietly as she looked towards her wife. “Mhm. Tasty!”
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Miel 31-Oct-20 04:55 PM
The Romulan, not dressed in any kinds of costumes considering it was her first encounter with such a thing as "halloween", simply circled the room, looking at the decorations and costumes, smiling quietly.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 04:56 PM
"Congratulations Lithop! I’m so happy for you and your family!" Eleanor smiled, how exciting. Lithop was really excited too. It would be a good way for her to relax after all that’s happened this last week.
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 04:57 PM
"Tasty." She smiled at Maggie and hugged her arm before spotting Nira - which again set her off. Goodness. "Nira!! What- wha- when did you come back? Hi!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 04:58 PM
"Kids in the US have all the fun! We never did trick-or-treating in Norway, though we did have parties similar to this."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:00 PM
Seeing the crew reunite made him chuckle and walk off to fill his plate with candy. He wasn't normally one for eating candy, but he decided that just this once he would make an exception.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 05:01 PM
Spotting Dunamis, Diana quickly walked over to him. "Hi!" She said with a smile. "Your costume looks amazing!"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 05:02 PM
Charlie chuckled. "I always enjoy parties. What's it like in Norway? I heard that it's beautiful."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:03 PM
"Thank you, Cad- Diana." Come now, you're not on duty and you're supposed to have fun. Relax. "I hope the hat isn't falling over my eyes - is it?" No, it wasn't. Not in the slightest. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:04 PM
"Very cold most of the year! But in summer it blossoms like you wouldn't believe! We have a lot of snow games and wood fires, especially up in Lofoten where I'm from which is within the arctic circle. Lots of food, lots of seafood, especially. What about Texas?"
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:04 PM
"It is agreeable to meet you, Lola." Interesting to get on a first name basis so quickly. "I am T'Svai." Might as well reciprocate. She took a slice of apple bread and continued looking around.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 05:05 PM
"Don't worry, it isn't falling over your eyes!" She reassured him, smiling. "This party is so much fun! It's so nice to see everyone dressed up and having fun."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 05:06 PM
"Texas is very nice. Hot summers, temperate winters. Also get alot of steak down in Texas. Occasional stampedes, called rodeos. This outfit that I'm wearing." He motioned to his outfit. "Was what I wore to the 2467 Calgary Stampede. I placed 7 among the other bullriders."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:07 PM
"After our most recent mission? It is well deserved." He agreed, "It is good to see everyone in high spirits."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:07 PM
Maggie had stayed behind when Shar ran over to Nira, hoping that maybe she had mistaken her. Maggie also felt, a little awkward and without anything to say to her Romulan friend. Before crossing her arms and drinking some punch.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:07 PM
Nikola hopped over to Dunamis and happily waved to him, "Hey Dune!! I love your costume!!"
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 05:07 PM
"Yeah! It's very nice."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:09 PM
"I'm sorry..you..ride bulls?" She questioned, raising a brow, but giving a smile. How strange- must be a sport of desperation.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:09 PM
Nira lifted an eyebrow when she heard her name being called by a familiar voice. She turned and immediately spotted Shar and Maggie. With a large smile, she ran their way "Maggie! Shar!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:09 PM
He nodded to Nikola as well and waved back. "I only wish I could replicate the accent. It would be so much more amusing..."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:11 PM
Amanda decided she had enough of being a wallflower. She approached the group with a wave, now the same height as Dune due to her boots. "Hi everyone, nice costumes."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:11 PM
[D]Aaron was pulled out of the void and walked into the Holodeck, his face painted green, his hair dyed black and wearing a white suit with a black shirt and white tie.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 05:11 PM
"I did. It didn't last long, however." He sighed. "Much more fun to be sitting in the audience watching other folks being bucked off." He chuckled.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:12 PM
"Glad you had fun though? How long does a bull ride typically last? I'd imagine, like you said, not long, but just on average?" (edited)
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:12 PM
"Hey Aaron." He waved with his fork and walked over to join him. "What are you, an Orion?"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 05:13 PM
"Eight seconds." He laughed. "Eight seconds that feel like twenty years."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:13 PM
She grabbed a couple pieces of candy and ate it. "Yeah I'm planning on heading out there is a few days. I want to relax around the ship a bit more." also I want to be on board when Phenna dies. She did not add even mentally because she did not know what was about to happened. The door opened and she turned to face it. At first she thought it was an Orion crew member she didn't recognize until Tal called out Aarons name. She quickly turned back to face Eleanor unsure why she felt nervous all of a sudden.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:14 PM
He rubbed the back of his head and joined Amanda at her side. "That is an interesting outfit. If you don't mind me asking, Amanda - what are you supposed to be?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:14 PM
Maggie saw Nira say her name and slowly approach towards her. “Hi-Nira! It’s really good to see you..” She somewhat awkwardly and clearly unsure of how to properly greet her friend.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:14 PM
"An assassin," she said as she gently poked Dune in his side with her cane. "You're dead Dune."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:15 PM
"Nope! I'm Frankenstein's Monster! Granted I am wearing smarter clothes than him but I thought 'hey! My face looks like it's been stitched together, why am I not using that?' So here I am!"
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:15 PM
"Who's Frankensteinz?" He looked rather confused. (edited)
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:15 PM
Nira did not bother with words, wrapping her arms around her two old friends and hugging them both tightly.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:16 PM
Eleanor looked out to where Lithop had looked, ah... So this must be Aaron then. She felt the smirk make its way back onto her face as she looked at the nervous Lithop. "Is that... The man himself?" Eleanor asked her with a chuckle.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:16 PM
T'Svai took a slice of pumpkin pie - It wasn't usually her style to get slightly buzzed at such events, but she had just come off a shift and therefore would have two shifts before she was actually needed.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:16 PM
"Am I?" He raised an eyebrow in amusement - with an amused smile to accompany it. "From what, exactly? Do elaborate."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:18 PM
"Frankenstein is an old novel from Earth's early 19th century. It formed the basis for the stereotypical Zombie later down the line."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:18 PM
Maggie retuned the hug with a smile as she wrapped her large form around smaller woman. “Hi!” Some tears in those eyes.
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:18 PM
"So you're the first zombie?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:18 PM
"With this costume, the cane has a hidden blade in it. Very stealthy."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:19 PM
"If i'm not mistaken, it was written by Mary Shelley." Popped up Nikola from the background, her mechanical ears waving around.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:19 PM
"Essentially... yeah." He shrugged.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:20 PM
She gave an awkward chuckle. "Yeah.... He's not an Orion by the way. Human ex borg. The green must be his costume." She took a drink of the punch they were serving when she heard Aaron 's "face stitched back together comment." She almost spit out the drink right there but she only choked on it, sending her into a bit of a coughing fit. So the party was going great so far.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:20 PM
"I see." He blinked once before smirking at her, "However, as you can see, I am still alive and kicking. You're going to have to try somewhat harder."
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:20 PM
Eleanor patted her on the back, after she started choking on her drink. "Lithop, are you okay?!"
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:20 PM
"Cool. And what are you?" He turned to Nikola as she appeared.
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 05:21 PM
Shar's brown eyes brimmed with tears as she hugged Nira, gently nuzzling her cheek. "We missed you. So much. Where've you been?"
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:21 PM
"I'm a cosmonaut! But with a little tweaks on ze original suit here and zhere." Nikola smiled proudly.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:22 PM
Nira held on tightly to her fellow tactical officers. "I've missed you two so much! I was.. Back home."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:23 PM
"Oh! 20th century Soviet Union! Nice." He went to get a drink and came back holding a glass of nondescript liquid.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:24 PM
"I get that! Glad you weren't hurt. So why a starfleet officer over being a cowboy back in Texas?"
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:24 PM
"Mmmhm! Oh, ze classic ones." Nikola chuckled.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:25 PM
"Alive and kicking for now Dune. The night is still young." She obviously had no intention of hurting the Kelpian, but Shar did instruct to stay in character. (edited)
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:25 PM
"Classic... what?" He didn't get anyone's costume.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:26 PM
"Just classic. Vintage, to a point!"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:26 PM
She recovered from the fit. "Mmm, yeah, sorry about that." She reassured Eleanor while standing up a bit straighter.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:27 PM
"Well. Good luck - for I will not be making it easy for you. Not one bit." He laughed out loud and popped a piece of candy in his mouth afterwards.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:27 PM
Eleanor backed up from her, and scanned her over just to be sure she was actually okay. "Down the wrong tube," she asked having not made the correlation to Aaron's statement and the timing of her coughing fit.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:29 PM
"Yeah, I'm fine now." She looked around the room a bit before returning her eyes to Eleanor. "So where were we?"
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 05:30 PM
Shar nodded and pulled away from Nira. "I'm so glad you're back. Have you met the rest of Tactical yet?"
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:30 PM
Aaron noticed Lithop just before she stopped coughing out the corner of her eye. He turned to Nikola and Tal before heading towards Lithop. "One moment." He walked over to her and Eleanor. "You okay Lithop?" (edited)
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"It was a fun thing back then. Plus, I was seventeen. Trying out some things like I tried out for baseball." He smiled. "What kind of things do you do for fun in Norway?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:31 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked towards Nira with a small smile. “Your fine Nira! We’re just glad you’re back. And yeah, how many of the newer officers have you met?” (edited)
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 05:31 PM
Entering the room, his green contacts scanning the area, his palms nervously sweating in the gloves as he held a single rose. He caught a glimpse of Amanda, walking up to her side and bowing slightly as he presented the rose to her. “Mon chère.”
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:32 PM
She finally pulled herself away from the two women and smiled, shaking her head. "None.. I haven't had the chance to meet many people, I've only had my checkup, and a small chat with Commander Dunamis."
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:32 PM
Eleanor snorted as Aaron approached, here he comes! Checking on his girlfriend crush! How sweet is that! What a gentleman, Lithop deserves nothing less. She smirked once more and looked between the two. She hoped Lithop would at least introduce her to him once she assured Aaron she was okay.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:32 PM
"Uh! Well I only stayed there until I was 18.. so a lot of the things I did for fun as a kid aren't so fun any more.. but I still love to go home and hike and swim, go fishing with my dad and siblings, cook, go camping, just kinda.. be outside! Love collecting shells on the beach too."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:33 PM
Amanda looked at Matthew when he bowed to her and took the rose, blushing furiously under her hood. "Thank you Matt...It's lovely. What are you dressed as? A cat?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:34 PM
Maggie nodded as she looked towards Nira with a grin. “All right! Well, we’ve got a great group of officers here. A CTO! So no more ACTO’s running the place by themselves!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:34 PM
"My goodness." He beamed - genuinely - and shot her a look. A look that said 'I told you so'. "Would you kindly introduce me, Amanda?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 05:35 PM
Pouting slightly as he lifted his upper body to look at her, his eyes meeting hers, “Well yes... and no. I’m a superhero from a Umm....” mumbling slightly, “kids cartoon that me and my sisters were addicted to.” Shaking his head as he got into character with a wide grin, “I love your costume by the way. You look so regal.” His eyes wandered to the others around, but only really recognizing Sara, nodding his head to her in acknowledgement.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:35 PM
"Oh hi Aaron." She greeted, her voice normal and not showing anything. "Have you met Eleanor? She's my roommate." She said putting her hands on Eleanor's shoulders and maneuvering her in front of Aaron. "She's in tactical."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:36 PM
Amanda turned to Dune and pointed the rose at Matthew. "Commander Dunamis first officer? This is Ensign Matthew Skye, engineer and my...boyfriend."
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"That's fascinating. I used to go along the beach in Galveston and collect conch shells. Found a perfect horn, sounded like a low-pitched whistle when I blew it. I really wanna visit Norway someday. The Fjords are beautiful, from what I've heard."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:38 PM
Pumpkin pie finished, T'Svai watched everyone mingle. So many new relationships. That would be difficult to keep track of. And Amanda and Matthew? Hopefully no conflicts of interest would arise.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:38 PM
"You should definitely go! Let me know if you need any recommendations depending on where you go, there some really beautiful mountains to climb."
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:38 PM
Is she using me as a meat shield? Eleanor had to wonder as she was thrust in front of Lithop's partner. "Yes, I am in tactical!" Eleanor said with an awkward smile, this was not the introduction she had in mind. "Hello! Aaron right?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 05:38 PM
Mattie would startle slightly as he was introduced to the first officer, his cheeks flushing and glad that most of his hair and eyes were coloured with the contacts and wig so maybe he would get away with never being recognized again? This was the first time he’d ever been introduced as someone’s boyfriend and he felt a strange twist in his chest. He wanted so badly to be approved by everyone here, but also was now ten times nervous that they would be looking for ways to break them up because of his inexperience and rather lack of a romantic streak in his mind.
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:39 PM
"So... " He didn't know Nikola and wasn't sure what to say, but felt the need to fill the awkward silence. "Pumpkin pie?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:40 PM
"Please, mister Skye, at ease. I may be a predator species but I am not going to bite your head off." He smiled and shook his head in amusement. "Please let me offer you both my heartiest and sincerest congratulations."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:41 PM
"Yeah." He stuck out a hand for Eleanor to shake.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:41 PM
Nira smiled and shook her head. "Oh please, you always did a great job at it! Who's the new commanding officer then?"
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He smiled at Sara. "Thank you." He tipped his hat, an ancient sign of respect.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:44 PM
Eleanor extended her own hand out and shook Aaron's. "A pleasure to meet you, Lithop speaks of you highly!" She smiled and stood out of the way to expose Lithop from behind.
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 05:44 PM
"Commander Varis. A Romulan like you. She's pretty nice."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:44 PM
Amanda smiled at Dune, "thank you Dune, I appreciate that." She frowned when she looked at Matt and excused themselves from the group, tugging him a little away from the group. "Are you ok?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:44 PM
She smiled, looking away and back over to the gathered group. Goodness, everyone had really gone all out!
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:45 PM
T'Svai raised an eyebrow. "Do not remind Nikola about the pie." She advised a little more bluntly than she ordinarily would.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:45 PM
She watched them meet and nodded, satisfied. "Is your roommate here Aaron?" She asked him.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:45 PM
Maggie nodded towards Nira with a small smile. “Aye. She’s done fine so far. I assume you know about the new captain and what not?”
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:46 PM
Hearing T'Svai, she took off her helmet and put it underneath her arm as she headed to the candy table, smirking. "Too late."
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:46 PM
"Wh- what?" He looked at T'Svai confused again.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:46 PM
Color him just a fraction jealous as he watched Amanda lead him off to talk - even without any form of empathy he could see how uncomfortable Matthew seemed, in the way that he carried himself at least. Nonetheless he walked off to find a drink for now.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:46 PM
She nodded sadly. "I've been told we have a new CO, but.. Not much otherwise."
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Charlie spotted Nikola, and suddenly remembered why he didn't bring his cookies.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 05:46 PM
He gave a weak smile to what the commander said before allowing himself to be pulled away, his eyes meeting hers, “I just.... that’s the first time I’ve ever been called someone’s boyfriend. It just hit me of what that actually means. Like the expectations of it and everything.... I have a lot of stuff to learn how to be better and like... what if your friends don’t like me? I’ve seen how that goes down in movies and stuff.”
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:47 PM
"Really? What does she say?" He arched round Eleanor to look at Lithop.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:47 PM
She also spotted Charlie, and immediately remembered what happened. Cringing, Nikola put her helmet on once again and scooted away.
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:48 PM
"What, uh, what did I do?" He questioned T'svai, totally lost.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:49 PM
Amanda frowned a bit, "I have no expectations Matt and you don't need to be better. You're wonderful already. If my friends can't see how amazing you are, then they aren't my friends."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:49 PM
Lithop's eyes widen very slightly, almost unnoticeably and she started screaming internally. Eleanor you better not say anything weird, she thought.
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Charlie walked up to Tal. "Sugar and Nikola is bad. Very bad."
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 05:50 PM
"I think she'll like you," She assured Nira, patting her on the shoulder.
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:50 PM
"Oh... kay." He shifted in his spot and ate a little of his slice awkwardly.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:50 PM
"She says that you’re absolutely wonderful, and a very intelligent engineer." Don't worry Lithop, Eleanor wouldn’t expose her... Yet. "You built Alice didn’t you?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 05:51 PM
He took the opportunity to hug her, whispering in her ear as well, since his costume definitely came with slightly heeled boots, “I’m so lucky that you understand. I’m nervous... but I still want to be your boyfriend one hundred and eighty percent. I’m committed.” Leaning back and looking at her, “I uhhh... could get you a drink if you want so you can find that commander guy to talk to again? You guys are friends right cause you’re third and he’s first officer?”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 31-Oct-20 05:51 PM
After adjusting her flower crown one more time, T'lith walked over to where the drinks were, grabbing a glass of water.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:51 PM
Lithop let out a breath she had been holding . "Yes, I told her all about how great Alice is."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:52 PM
Walking over to T'Svai, she gave a smile and a quick Ta'al "Hallo commander! Glad you came!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 05:52 PM
She smiled and returned the hug, "sure, a drink sounds nice. And we can go talk to everyone, not just the Commander."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:53 PM
T'Svai returned the ta'al. She'd been quite distracted temporarily as she kept her focus firmly on Nikola, but her brain had now caught up with everyone else. "Live long and prosper, Lieutenant. Nikola reacts peculiarly to sugar. Even compared to a Vulcan."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:53 PM
"Yeah... It's been over a month and I still can't get my head round it. I got a message from Malcolm saying that I could technically get maternal leave. How crazy is that??"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:53 PM
Maggie gave a smile towards Nira with a nod as she crossed her arms. “Yeah! She’s awesome so far, cares too and is really good at her job!”
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:53 PM
"Shiiit.... I'll end up scaring people if i get a sugar rush again..." Nikola hid somewhere and sighed heavily, her helmet bonking against her knees as she slid down to the ground.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 05:54 PM
Nodding his head and giving a nervous laugh, “Yeah.... I think I still have to introduce myself to most of the people here.” He put the staff on his hip where it would clip to the costume before heading to the drinks table, smiling warmly at the girl there already before picking up two glasses to fill with punch. “Hey, I’m Mattie. Whom might you be?” He was addressing T’lith. (edited)
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:54 PM
Nira nodded "Well, I'm sure I'll get to meet her soon enough." She shook her head. "So what's new with the two of you? I've missed you so much!"
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:54 PM
"I didn't realize! I just offered some pie."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 05:54 PM
Lithop chuckled. "You're technically the only officer with a child on board." She pointed out.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 05:54 PM
"Maternal leave?!" Eleanor laughed out loud. "That’s absolutely incredible. You must be so proud!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:54 PM
Oh no. No no no. He was at Nikola's side, patting her shoulder as he sat next to her. "Nikola? Is everything alright?"
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:55 PM
T'Svai hummed in understanding. "Yes, it is indeed most surprising. But, I am sure Nikola can handle herself." She blinked a couple of times. Yeah, the pie was kicking in. "How are you, Lieutenant?" Referring to Tal this time.
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:55 PM
"Ensign, actually." He smiled and pointed at his collar, missing one pip. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 05:55 PM
Maggie smiled as she utterly resisted the urge to tackle Nira. “Well, we’re married. You were there for that. Ummmm. Honestly not much! We’re still very much in love. We’re just, living life!”
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:56 PM
Looking up at Dune, Nikola bit her lip and sighed heavily. "I- I'm fine, I'm just... Kinda really scared of scaring someone, even though it's Halloween. Hahaha... I did ze same to poor Charlie yesterday..." She was still cringing, sighing heavily as she took her helmet off.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:56 PM
"Should.. we stop her?" Sara looked very confused, but decided it was best to just let it be if no one else was going to stop her. Besides, what could a little sugar hurt?
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Charlie shuffled behind T'Svai, and took two slices of the pumpkin pie. He noticed the fact that she took a slice, and smiled.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:56 PM
She raised an eyebrow. "You have been demoted?"
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 05:57 PM
[D] Rémy entered the room, clad in a dark suit, a black cape following behind him, and two large fangs leaning on his lower lip.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 05:57 PM
Sara waved a quick bye with a smile, spotting some type of red colored punch. Gotta get in on that.
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:57 PM
"Uh, no. Its my costume." Oh. There goes Sara. (edited)
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Lieutenant Xeya 31-Oct-20 05:57 PM
Jaime walked in, in their costume of Jean-Luc Picard, from his captaincy days.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 05:58 PM
His voice lowered to a whisper. "There've actually been rumours that Commander Ezran's partner is expecting. But you know, don't believe rumours until they're confirmed."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 05:58 PM
"Enjoy yourself by all means, my friend, but know your limits, of course." He patted her on the shoulder gently. "You know what can happen - so work to prevent it."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 05:59 PM
"That is unlikely to deceive a ghost." She said with absolute confidence, since someone had mentioned that was the initial purpose of such costumes. She saw Charlie take two slices of pie, but decided her job wasn't damage control right now.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 05:59 PM
Rémy did not know many people on board this ship all that well yet, so he stood to the side of the room, looking at the different officers and their costumes. (edited)
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 05:59 PM
"What? Who's a ghost?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 05:59 PM
Mattie shrugged as she probably didn’t hear his greeting and start of a conversation, turning and noticing Sara coming over, he would hold up a glass of the punch as if offering to pour her one. (edited)
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 05:59 PM
".... alright. But i really wanna eat sugar." Nikola replied, chuckling a little as she playfully punched Dune's shoulder. "And zat hat looks amazing on you, Dune."
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Miel 31-Oct-20 05:59 PM
Nira smiled warmly, and hugged Maggie and Shar yet again. "I am so proud and so happy for you two! Seeing you both so happy warms my heart."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:00 PM
He picked up a slice like pizza, and proceeded to eat it. He was satisfied with the taste.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:00 PM
"I was informed that the purpose of these costumes is to protect one from ghosts or spirits." She explained. "Your costume does not conceal your identity, and thus would not fulfill that function."
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 06:00 PM
"Well, neither does yours."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:01 PM
"It was the only costume that fit my frame and looked good. In my opinion." He chuckled and gently punched her back in her own shoulder. "If you don't mind me asking, what are you supposed to be...?"
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 06:01 PM
"And seeing you alive and well warms my heart." She informed Nira.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:01 PM
Eleanor gasped, what a surprise that would be. She scanned the room and her eyes fell on Jaime...? That looked like them, but it couldn’t be- they were bald? Wait- the uniform! They were dressed as Picard! "Hey Jaime! Is that you over there?!" Eleanor called before turning back to Lithop and Aaron. "Sorry, a friend of mine."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 06:02 PM
"I'm a cosmonaut! Well, a Solarpunk one at least. An old subculture from Earth, along with Steampunk. Heheheh, i love it." She laughed as her shoulder was punched back, cracking her knuckles inside her thick gloves.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:02 PM
She waved a hand. "Vulcans have no ghost legends, save for empirically provable information on the existence and behavior of our katras. I would not hide from a katra."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 06:02 PM
Sara waved to Mattie, looking at his red punch glass and nodding. "Are you the punch server, Mattie?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Xeya 31-Oct-20 06:02 PM
"Hey, Eleanor!" Jaime said, making their way over to her. "Big Party, huh?" (edited)
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 06:02 PM
"Uh huh. Well does my costume hide me from Katras?" He joked.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 06:03 PM
Maggie nodded as she picked up Nira with a hug. “I’m so very happy to see you Nira. Truly, I missed you...”
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:03 PM
"Really?" She asked, it was an interesting rumor, but it seemed so outlandish she didn't belive it. She scanned the room for the person she thought was Jaime and waved them over. "Nice to meet you." She eyed Eleanor, this a potential love interest for Eleanor?
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Miel 31-Oct-20 06:04 PM
The Romulan chuckled and pulled away from the hug, looking at her two friends with a smile. "It's good to be back home. Real home."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:04 PM
Chuckling softly as he shook his head, “Nah. Only elite individuals get my service and I don’t think you could afford me.” Handing her one of the glasses before pouring another for Amanda, turning to look at her warmly, “So. How many of these people do you know? So far I’ve got.... three I think? It’s hard to tell with the range of costumes.”
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:04 PM
"Very big," Eleanor nodded. "This is Lithop, my dear friend and roommate! And that’s Aaron, I’ve just met him." Eleanor motioned to each respectively.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:05 PM
"Hi." She greeted Jaime.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:05 PM
"The katra within me is, as you may have noticed, not deceived, therefore others would not be. As you are a ghost in a flesh body, and yet are also not deceived by my costume, perhaps a new strategy is in order." Okay, that barely made sense, but she was already mulling over alternate costume ideas anyway.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 31-Oct-20 06:05 PM
"Hello! No, I'm not an Orion." He looked at Jamie. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:06 PM
"Solarpunk? Why do humans have such strange terms for the eras in their life...?" He chuckled lightly and settled back against the wall. "It is interesting nonetheless however!"
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 06:06 PM
"What, no, It was a j- ok." He looked around the room, trying to spot someone to save him.
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Charlie was eating the pie, mashed all over his chin and lips.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:06 PM
"I will return." She left the holodeck, but she planned to come back shortly.
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 06:06 PM
"Uh huh. You do that." He spoke to no one as she left. (edited)
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Lieutenant Xeya 31-Oct-20 06:06 PM
"Hi," they said to the two that accompanied Eleanor, "I'm Jaime. Jaime Devereux." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 06:07 PM
Maggie nodded as she nearly jumped into the air with excitement. “Yeah! We’re all glad you’re back! Well! Those who were here that is! But I’m sure everyone new will love you!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 06:08 PM
"I think I know pretty much everyone here.. well.. maybe not the vampire. Might go say hi. And don't worry, I'm not trying to buy any service of any kind. Especially not from my friend's lover~ congrats by the way, Mattie! Word is starting to travel."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:10 PM
T'Svai, now visually identical to your average Breen, re-entered the holodeck, quite satisfied with herself, and started looking around again, realizing it was very likely she had unsettled Tal.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:11 PM
"Nice to see you again Jaime, I think we were on a mission together once." She said holding out her hand for a handshake. "Are you dressed as Picard?"
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 06:11 PM
He's still standing there looking dumb. (edited)
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Lieutenant Xeya 31-Oct-20 06:12 PM
"We were," Jaime said, "I remember you. And yeah, I've always been a fan of history." (edited)
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:13 PM
"You scared me at first! I thought you shaved your hair! Had me worried." She laughed.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:13 PM
"T'Svai! Hello!" Charlie moved to greet T'Svai.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:13 PM
Well, he couldn't stay there talking to her forever. So after a pat.on the shoulder he walked back into the crowd to talk to the rest.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 31-Oct-20 06:14 PM
Ameilia entered slightly suprised at the amount of people.
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Lieutenant Xeya 31-Oct-20 06:14 PM
"No, it's a bald cap," Jaime said, laughing.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:14 PM
Damn it. She turned around. "Ensign." She greeted dryly, voice deeper and more artificial-sounding than usual thanks to the voice modulator built into the helmet.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:14 PM
"That's really cool." She showed off her outfit a little. "I'm in like, a steampunk outfit. I made the leg to fit the style myself."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:15 PM
"I made cookies, just like you!" He was very cheery. "How are you? Nice costume!"
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:16 PM
"Yeah, Lithop is amazing!" Eleanor stated admiring her costume again.
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Lieutenant Xeya 31-Oct-20 06:16 PM
"That's cool!" Jaime said, taking in Lithop's outfit, "I always loved the idea of mixing modern with historic."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:16 PM
"I am aware of that. I spoke to you through the repair drone." She noted dryly, crossing her arms. "Your costume is... historic, yes?"
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 06:17 PM
While Dune left to interact with the crowd, Nikola got up and walked to candy table to get at least a few candies.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:18 PM
"Not entirely. I wore it to the 2467 Calgary stampede. Not gonna get into that, I'm sure you aren't interested in bullriding." He ate the last of his pumpkin pie. "Saw you eating some pie earlier."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:19 PM
"One slice, yes. What of it?" She replied, un-crossing her arms. Given how much pie was on Charlie's face, she had the feeling this was going to get interesting.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:20 PM
"I'm just surprised you ate pumpkin pie. I can't really see the logic in that." He laughed. He was unaffected by the two slices he consumed, he can do two whole pies without skipping a beat. "Did you enjoy it?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:21 PM
Matt blushed at her congrats before his eyes seemed to widen with his nervous energy, "Wait what are people saying about us? Like is it good stuff or not so good stuff?"
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Miel 31-Oct-20 06:22 PM
The Romulan nodded with a smile "Oh I'm sure I'll get to meet the others soon enough! It's been a busy few days, but now that we're on shore leave.."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:22 PM
"Thanks, I'm glad you like it." She told them.
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Noxxious 31-Oct-20 06:23 PM
"Do you have any plans?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 06:23 PM
"Oh, I mean, I only heard it from one person- more idle observation than any particular gossip. But I'm very happy for you! You're an incredibly cute couple."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:23 PM
"I do not wish to debate logic with you, and to express enjoyment would be an emotional preference. It was... Unusual. Pumpkin tastes somewhat like a cross between a plomeek and a mashya, and in this recipe it is sweetened." She replied, tone faintly suspicious.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:24 PM
Eleanor stared at them blankly for a moment before looking around. "Anybody gotten any candy try? I'm excited for the apple bobbing! I might ruin my makeup though!"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:24 PM
His eyes wandering to his girlfriend from where he stood, body instantly relaxing as he caught sight of her, and his gaze softening. "Thanks. I... I really like her. Like a lot. I've never had a girlfriend before... never even had someone who liked me back before... it's so new... but exhilarating. It's like discovering a new planet and behind every weird bush and tree is just another beautiful untouched landscape."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:25 PM
"Unusual? That's nice. I'm sure you found the sugar unusual?" He was trying to figure out if she was drunk. "There is a ton of sugar in that pie."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 06:26 PM
"Heh!~ Ah young love, yeah? I'm glad you're enjoying it, that's the way it's supposed to be. Hopefully it's like that for the remainder of your lives, always discovering new things! Have you asked her to the ball coming up next month?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:27 PM
[D]There was currently no line for apple bobbing.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:27 PM
His gaze shot back to Sara, a slightly sheepish look, "Ahhh.... I didn't know we were having one? I don't typically come up to socialize.... and I kinda stopped reading the ship chat when it started to affect my score in a game I was playing."
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Miel 31-Oct-20 06:28 PM
She shook her head. "Not really! I've been on leave for a week or two since I left Mol'rihan and came back to Federation space, so.."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:28 PM
T'Svai was tipsy at best, but whether that was visible beneath the fairly heavy-duty costume, which betrayed no facial expression whatsoever, was a mystery. That, and she was actively controlling the speed of her metabolism, as Vulcans can do with training. "Is it not traditional?" She gestured at the buffet table. "I do not see a single food there lacking that ingredient. It is not unusual, in any case, I have been accustomed to sugar since Halloween 2473." Not worth talking about that party, oh boy. She caught sight of the apple bobbing. "I was incorrect - there are apples. Let us investigate." She started wandering over there.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 06:29 PM
"It wouldn't hurt to ask! I'm sure she'd love a reason to get all dolled up in an evening gown and heels and all that. Think of all the gorgeous pictures you could take!"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 06:30 PM
Maggie nodded as she looks towards Shar and wraps her hand in Shar’s. “I’m still unsure myself on what to do!”
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:30 PM
He reached up to scratch at his chin before nodding, "She would be beautiful to take pictures of... and I could always use a new PADD background since I don't have one of her yet." Nodding his head stiffly, "Alright. I'll ask her to the dance."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 06:30 PM
Nikola was currently stuffing candy into her mouth, her pupils dilating once again.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:31 PM
"This is gonna be interesting." He watched T'Svai with fascination. How long until she gets noticeably drunk?
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:33 PM
[Shar]"That's alright. Join us for dinner of these days?"
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:33 PM
Now at the apple bobbing station, she... tried to figure out what bobbing was. She stared, transfixed, at the water and apples. What, logically, could bobbing be?
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:34 PM
Charlie walked up next to her, and grabbed a stick. "Bob." He touched one of the apples, and it bounced up and down.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:35 PM
"Well- why not Bob for apples?! I'll just redo my makeup. Lithop, Aaron, Jaime? How does that sound?" She observed the two already over there investigating it. "You don't have to join me but-..."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:36 PM
"I'm down for it." She hopped that Eleanor had used that super good 25th century setting spray.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 06:37 PM
Maggie nearly jumped at Shar’s words. “Yeah! You should totally come over for dinner!”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 06:37 PM
"Heh!~ Good luck, Mattie! Let me know how it goes, yeah?" She raised her punch glass up in a toast and took a quick sip. Woo..That was sweet. She might need to lay down after this. "I think I'm gonna go say hi to the vampire, have fun, Mattie!" (edited)
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:37 PM
"Yay!! There's not really a line right now, so I figured it was an optimal time!"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:38 PM
Watching her leave before gathering the two glasses and moving to find Ams again, gently nudging her arm once he was back at her side, "Hey, so I was talking to Sara.... she mentioned something interesting."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:39 PM
She poked one of the apples gingerly. Thank Surak for gloves. "I am not sure I understand."
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Miel 31-Oct-20 06:39 PM
Nira's happy smile was genuine and she nodded. "I'd be more than happy to!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 06:39 PM
She accepted the glass with a smile. "Oh? What's that?"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:39 PM
He looked at her and touched the apple again. It bobbed up and down. "Bob." He kept a straight tome.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:40 PM
[Shar]"Sweeeeeeet! Just let us know when and wr'll be ready for ya. Sound good?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:41 PM
Smiling up at her before looking around to make sure no one was staring before he cleared his throat, "Would you do me the honour of going to the ball with me?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:41 PM
Lithop walked up to the apple bobbing station and removed her hat. "May I?" She asked referring to the bobbing.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:41 PM
"Bob? Yes, Bob." He scooted over so Lithop could get in.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 06:42 PM
She bit her lower lip after she was asked, quickly downing the punch and making a face at how sickeningly sweet it was. "The ball? Like the fleet ball? With all the fleet there?"
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:43 PM
Eleanor joined her, standing at her side and watching excitedly.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:43 PM
"What does this activity consist of?" She asked, turning to Lithop.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:43 PM
She shrugged and stuck her head into the station. After a minute of struggling she pulled her head up, apple in her mouth. "Thanks." She said, taking a bite of it and removing it from her mouth.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:43 PM
"Ah."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:43 PM
Leaning close before nodding his head slowly, "Yeah.... is that okay?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 06:43 PM
Giving a quick wave goodbye, she'd headed over to where the vampire stood, but got distracted by a platter of sugared almonds. Ohhhhhhh. She couldn't resist. She took a handful and eagerly shuffled them into her mouth, throwing her head back and whorfing them down. Excellent. Crunch crunch.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:44 PM
Meanwhile, poor Dune was not a social person - not really. Attend parties he would gladly do, if only in the interests of spending time with those he cared for. But he'd never spend too long there and was jist about reaching his usual limit (and fill of candy, admittedly). So he slippef through the crowd, heading for the doors.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:44 PM
"Bob." He stated plainly to T'Svai. He dunked his head in, and copied Lithop's example. He came up with an apple a second later. "TurboBob."
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:44 PM
"My turn!!" Eleanor removed her hat and plunged her head into the barrel! Within about 30 seconds, Eleanor came back up with her own delicious apple.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 06:44 PM
Maggie nodded as she stood with her wife. “Yay! That’ll be awesome Nira! God it feels so good to have you back!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 06:44 PM
"It's ok...It's very ok, it's more than ok. It's...wonderful. Yes I'll go."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:45 PM
"TurboBob!" He laughed. "Try it, T'Svai."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:45 PM
There was no logic to this activity, but if tradition demanded it... She took off her Breen helmet, quickly retrieved an apple with surprisingly little fumbling, deposited it into her hand, then put the helmet back on. While the helmet was off, her fact had the kind of disgruntled expression of a cat receiving an unwanted bath. "Peculiar. Illogical."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:46 PM
"And TurboBob." He kept eating his apple.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:46 PM
"A turbobob is visually identical to a bob."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:46 PM
"They're all bobbing because you stuck your head in. That's a turbobob."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:47 PM
Grinning broadly as he did almost a little dance before downing the drink, not wincing at the sweetness of it.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:48 PM
Lithop noticed T'Svai's rather odd facial expression. She would keep an eye on the woman from now on, she remembered the time T'Svai got a little tipsy off of hot chocolate.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 06:48 PM
Amanda chuckled as she watched him, "I take it I made you happy?"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:49 PM
Charlie noticed Lithop looking at T'Svai. "You need to keep her away from the sweets."
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Miel 31-Oct-20 06:50 PM
"And it feels amazing to be back! It's so much more peaceful here with the Phoenix, and everyone is just so.. Welcoming and kind."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:50 PM
Nodding his head as he leaned up to give her a quick kiss on the lips before anyone else noticed, “Absolutely. I get to take pictures of you and put them on my PADD after!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 06:50 PM
Well, there was only so much partying he could take. He slipped through the holodeck doors, hopefully with no one noticing.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:51 PM
Lithop shot a look at Charlie. "I think T'Svai will be able to handle herself perfectly well." She gave Charlie a lookover, she vaguely remembered seeing him eat the pie and candy around the room.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:51 PM
"Alright." He rubbed his nose. "Bob." He chuckled at his own joke.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:52 PM
"T'Svai is indeed perfectly fine, thank you for your concern." She was still within earshot after all. "So long as no other traditional customs involve dunking one's face in water."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 06:52 PM
"I'd rather have pictures of both of us, we make a good looking couple I think." She said, flushing lightly from the kiss. (edited)
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:53 PM
"Just a bit concerned is all." He looked at T'Svai. "I'm gonna go and try some more of the goodies around here." He nodded at her.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 06:55 PM
Ok now that was odd. She knew he was for from traditional, but the inebriating effects of mind altering substances should affect everyone, no matter how you were brought up. She would keep an eye on him. it was very strange.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 06:56 PM
Rocking at his heels before grinning and shaking his head, "Nah. I've got like the most average self there is. You however? You're a beauty."
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 06:57 PM
Eleanor watched Charlie with a smile, what a strangely incredible Vulcan. Eleanor moved to Lithop's side.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:57 PM
He walked over to a table, and thought aloud. "Pie, candy, chocolate. All good, all nice." He walked around, looking for some good stuff. Sugar frosted donuts?! Nice.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 06:58 PM
T'Svai was becoming aware that her coordination was affected. Just fine motor skills, at the moment. She opened and closed a fist, then decided not to have any more traditional Halloween food tonight. "Lithop, your costume is quite impressive."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 06:59 PM
"I'll have you know that I don't date just average selves. You are handsome and amazing."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 06:59 PM
Charlie thought about the donuts, and noticed that people were looking at him. "Uh, I'm gonna go get some Plormak broth." He started to the exit.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 07:00 PM
Maggie nodded as she gave Nira a hug. Before looking towards her. “Well, I’m going to see what trouble I can get into while here. You stay safe Nira, and we’ll have dinner later!”
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 07:00 PM
Brushing back a strand of the wig in a dramatic fashion, "Well I'll let the compliments keep coming, but I'll have you know, you're spoiling me."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 07:00 PM
"Oh yes thank you." She showed of the outfit. It's all replicated except the leg. "I modified one of the custom designs my uncle made, to make it look at steampunk." She beamed.* (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 07:02 PM
She smirked and ruffled the wig. "I can't wait to see you in a formal suit."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 07:02 PM
She smiled back for a moment. It was not visible at all thanks to the helmet. "What is your costume, exactly? Are you a... clock?"
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Miel 31-Oct-20 07:03 PM
Nira nodded and hugged her friend back. "Have fun and stay safe out there alright?"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 07:03 PM
He walked back in, and headed for the haunted house's doors. He stood at the entrance.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 07:03 PM
Snorting before looking around at the other people present, "Yeah well.... maybe if you play your cards right.... you'd see me out of it too?" Whispering this before looking at her, "When I'm in my hoodie out of work clothes."
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 07:04 PM
He'd noticed the lady in a fairy costume approach, and looked up to face her with a smile, which most likely looked a bit less friendly than it usually did, as there were two massive canines looming within it.. wait.. his thought was interupted as the fairy stopped to eat sugared almonds for several minutes.. It seemed he would have to keep up the gloomy vampire act a little longer. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 07:04 PM
"Oh, no. It's steampunk, it was a style back on earth. It's not popular anymore but you can find some folks who like it."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 07:05 PM
She chuckled, "I hope to have that honor someday, to see the famed hoodie."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 07:05 PM
Now finished raiding the almond bar, she quickly wiped her hands with a napkin and continued her quest to befriend the vampire. She walked back over with a quick wave. "Hallo there!~ I've never seen a shy vampire before? First time you've been out in public in a while?~" She joked, holding her punch glass in both hands.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 07:06 PM
"Steeeeeam. Hm." That was something to investigate later, as she saw no steam incorporated into the costume. "What here is worth investigating further? No more sugar, perhaps."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 07:06 PM
Chuckling softly before looking her over, "You're not allowed to steal it either. My sisters have been trying for years."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Oct-20 07:06 PM
[Shar]She hugged Nira and walked off to chat to the rest of the crowd.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 07:06 PM
She gave a bit of a pout, "my plan has been foiled. You want something from the dessert table?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 07:08 PM
He seemed to perk up at that before grinning, "Absolutely... do you think they have chips here?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 07:08 PM
She gave T'Svai a little pat on the arm. "Yeah, no more sugar for you." *She looked around for something to do. "How about the hunted house?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 07:08 PM
"I'm sure we could find some," she said as she lead him over, selecting a brownie for herself.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 07:10 PM
He eagerly looked over the various desserts, collecting a few onto a plate, but only things that looked familiar to earth foods.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 07:10 PM
Shy? "Not at all, my lady pixie, just looking in awe at the banquet getting raided by a hungry fay. It seems I'll have to look for an alternative to almonds as the 'healthy' option, I'd hoped to fool myself tonight." He smiled. "Now what brings you to this dark and gloomy corner of the holodeck?"
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 07:12 PM
The pat was odd. She looked down at Lithop's hand and raised an eyebrow, which of course wasn't visible. "That is agreeable."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 07:13 PM
She giggled at his speech, having not expected him to be in-character. Halloween was so fun, no one in Norway would do such silly stuff. "Sorry for stealing all the almonds, but they were covered in sugar! Not exactly a healthy option My Lord. Besides, wouldn't you care for something a bit redder, more liquid in it's substance?" She offered up the cup of punch she'd been given earlier. (edited)
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 07:13 PM
Charlie ate his pizza, and observed the party.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 31-Oct-20 07:15 PM
Maggie nodded towards Nira with a smile, before disappearing into the party.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 07:16 PM
"Indeed, I had chosen this corner as a place to pick my next victim, an alternative banquet, so to say.. But this will have to do." he bows forward somewhat, removing the white glove from his left hand, gracefully extending it to accept the punch.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 31-Oct-20 07:20 PM
There was a chime at the door of the holodeck and the door opened, revealing a white haired elf in medieval garments with two swords on her back. She stepped through the threshold and looked around, admiring the program for a bit before turning to her crew.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 07:21 PM
T'Svai pointed towards Cassidy. "My initial costume resembled that one, though lacked swords." She declared to Lithop.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 07:25 PM
"Not nearly as much to sate you I'm sure, but you're in luck! Free refills~" She pointed over her shoulder to the large punch bowl on the buffet. "So what's your name?" (edited)
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 31-Oct-20 07:26 PM
Seeing T’Svai point at her but not hearing what she had said, Cass’ eyes widened and she covered her chest, a bit frightened in all honesty.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 07:28 PM
Eleanor wandered off from Lithop to get some candy and sweets. She had full intent to meet back up with everyone for the haunted house later though.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 07:30 PM
He moved the cup to his mouth, but discovered the long canines prevented him from placing it upon his lip, he tried a few times more, resulting in some soft clinking sounds. Rémy sighed, removing the teeth to be able to drink. "Rémy Salarda, operations department." he offered Sara a genuine smile now, one not buried beneath the silly and alarming sight of two sharp ivories. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 07:30 PM
“Don’t worry!” She called to Cassidy. “T’Svai’s harmless.”
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 07:34 PM
"Sara Bjørge, science department." She held her hand out to his daintily, expecting him to shake gently. "I've never seen you before, I'm glad you came to the party! How're you liking it so far?" (edited)
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 31-Oct-20 07:34 PM
Cassidy made her way over to the Vulcan and her companion, breathing a sigh of relief. “For a moment I thought I had offended you,” she spoke to T’Svai, chuckling awkwardly, then coughing a bit. The corset was something she wasn’t used to, and thus she wasn’t used to the restricted breathing.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 07:35 PM
[D] After her lunch with Phenna, the two talked for a while and exchanged hugs before Deimora went back to her quarters. She hadn't gotten a chance to go out on the ESD before getting changed for the party but that was okay. She entered the holodeck wearing a replica of the Pirate King costume from Pirates of the Caribbean, a fake sword at her side. Better late than never huh?
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 07:35 PM
Spotting Deimora, Diana grinned, quickly walking over to her. "Dei!!" She adjusted her hat slightly.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 07:37 PM
Deimora grinned at her girlfriend, who was, by her estimate, dressed as a witch. "Hey Diana." She smiled.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 07:37 PM
T'Svai was quite flattered. Harmless was a fairly excellent thing for a Vulcan to be called, in her opinion. After all, to do as little harm as possible was the goal, was it not? "There is no offense where none is taken." Not the product of drunk phrasing, merely a common thing Vulcans say. "I am surprised Security is comfortable with the quantity of weapons people are carrying."
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 07:37 PM
"Ya look amazing!!" Diana looked up at her. "The outfit suits ya!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 07:39 PM
"So do you." Deimora nodded, pulling Diana into a hug, god this week had been so stressful.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 31-Oct-20 07:40 PM
[Diana] Diana hugged her back. "How have ya been doing? I haven't seen ya in a while." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 31-Oct-20 07:40 PM
[D] Lola finished stuffing her face with food and staring off into the distance and rejoined the party.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 31-Oct-20 07:43 PM
“I couldn’t draw these if I wanted to,” Cass reassured the Vulcan and demonstrated by trying to draw one of the two swords on her back, only for it to travel for about a centimeter before it stopped with a click.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 07:44 PM
She hummed. "Perhaps that is for the best." She pointed towards the haunted house entrance. "I intend to see what that is. Would you care to join - oh, and what is your name?" She'd just realized she hadn't actually met Cassidy before.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 07:44 PM
He curtsied and took her hand in his, softly kissing her knuckles, then realizing how she seemed awfully close to a certain Bajoran man.. Well.. better roll with it now. He offers a quick and cheeky sleek smile to the engineer. "Good to meet you, miss Bjørge, it seems like everyone is having fun, though seeing how I haven't really gotten to know many people aboard yet, it has been growing exceedingly boring, of course, the vampire act was fun at first, but after keeping up that angry and ghastly frown for over ten minutes it became so very tiring." he took a sip from his Punch. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 07:49 PM
She most definitely thought the dashing smile was for her, and happily returned a sugary sweet one of her own, bowing her head slightly in thanks for the antiquated gesture. Her cheeks may have dusted a bit on the pink side, having not expected it, but it was a lovely gesture all the same. "Good to meet you Mr. Salarda, but I promise, Sara is fine. Also, excellent pronunciation..a lot of people have to say it a few times before they can roll the 'r' right. But perhaps I can help you in that plight, ja? I could maybe..introduce you? And besides, a smile is much more charming on you than a sour, fangy frown.~" (edited)
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 31-Oct-20 07:51 PM
“Ensign Cassidy Greenfield, ma’am. I’d love to join you!” She replied and beamed at the two, showing off her pearly whites to the two.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 07:53 PM
"Very true, and I would be quite grateful if you could introduce me, it seems you are well connected. Oh, and Rémy is just fine." he put back his vampiric teeth after finishing the punch. "Though I should note that it was not my smile, but my frown, that brought you here."
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Commander T'Svai 31-Oct-20 07:59 PM
"Lieutenant Commander T'Svai. Excellent" If even a fairly realistic Breen outfit couldn't fool these ghosts-with-bodies, would anything? What an odd holiday. She headed to the haunted house area.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 08:02 PM
"I've been alright," She told Diana, not wanting to worry her terribly.
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Cadet Diana Kimberly 31-Oct-20 08:03 PM
"That's good! I'm happy you're alright." She smiled.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 08:03 PM
Eleanor wandered around looking for someone to mingle with, in her hand was a rather large Halloween cookie that she was taking small nibbles out of.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 08:04 PM
"That may be true..But now that I've seen both, aren't I allowed a favorite?~" She gave him another smile and nodded her head sideways for him to follow her into the group of other officers gathered. T'Svai was still here, he could very easily make idle chatter with her and his boss, right? She headed over to the corner where she was talking with a few other people.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 08:04 PM
He followed Sara
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 08:09 PM
Sara watched as T'Svai and few others wandered off to the haunted house. Looking back to Rémy, she gave a shrug and a slightly shy smile. "Whoops..wanna go to the haunted house with the group instead?"
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 08:10 PM
"Haunted house?" Tal had definitely been there the entire time and was not popping out of the roleplay ether.
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Lt. JG. Rémy Salarda 31-Oct-20 08:11 PM
He nods "Sure, sounds fun."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 08:12 PM
"Yes, the halloween party includes a haunted house! Are you coming as well, Tal?"
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Anglachel 31-Oct-20 08:12 PM
"Yeah. I finished my pie awhile ago."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 08:14 PM
"Wonderful! Does anyone else want to go as a group?" She looked around to some of the other officers nearby.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 31-Oct-20 08:15 PM
T'lith looked over at the group. Haunted house? "May, I join?" She asked Sara, raising an eyebrow.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 08:16 PM
"Please do T'Lith!"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 31-Oct-20 08:17 PM
Cass hurried over to the haunted house attraction, her armor and swords clanging together as she did so.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 08:18 PM
Once the group had been assembled, they began walking over to the haunted house.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 08:18 PM
Nikola ran right after them, squeaking. "Wait for me!! I wanna join too!!"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 31-Oct-20 08:19 PM
"Yes please Nikki, we might need all the help we can get to not run away!"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 31-Oct-20 08:28 PM
[D] Lola had left at some point.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 31-Oct-20 08:42 PM
Lithop had been chilling out when her brain suddenly reminded her of Phenna, and once Phenna was on her mind she would leave. So instead of going to the haunted house, Lithop decided to leave the party for a bit.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 31-Oct-20 09:03 PM
[D] Ding message marked urgent.
Amanda SOS, Sorry to bother you. Ring is in a buequet that I was unable to smuggle out of quarters without Amy seening can you do a site-to-site transport to the arboretum. To the coordinates specified at the end of the message? Your Friend, Mal
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 09:04 PM
Amanda pulled out her PADD and raised an eyebrow at the message. She then typed some commands in to her PADD and smiled.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:10 PM
Watching most of the people she knew departing either the party itself or heading toward the haunted mansion, Nira looked around and found a table to sit at that had no one around.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 09:11 PM
Deimora, tired herself, headed to the least populated table, not empty unfortunately, and now sat directly across from the Romulan.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:12 PM
Nira looked up from her PADD when she heard someone approaching. She smiled and nodded at the tall Bajoran before going back to the screen.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 09:23 PM
Deimora was slightly happy she didn't have to speak, offering a nod in return.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:28 PM
Well, she should at least introduce herself. "Hi. I'm Nira. Nira t'Raindiell. Tactical." She said with a smile, even though she was still wearing her tactical uniform.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 31-Oct-20 09:30 PM
He then walked into the party, looking around the place before sitting down on a table by himself.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 09:30 PM
"Deimora Byrne, Tactical as well." Deimora had her hands folded in her lap.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 09:31 PM
He got up, and walked over to their table. "Mind if I join you folks? Everyone's gone into the haunted house." The Vulcan waited politely.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 09:32 PM
Deimora neglected to reply, if anything she didn't like talking to people more than she needed to, having introduced herself as a response to what seemed like another person in her department.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:33 PM
Nira smiled at the fellow tactical officer "It's a pleasure to meet you." She answered, before turning her gaze to the Vulcan. "Of course!"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 09:37 PM
He sat down. "Interesting party. I had a bunch of fun." He turned to Nira. "I don't believe we have met. I'm Charlie Akron of science." The Vulcan had a southern accent.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:38 PM
Nira, sadly, had no idea how to tell different earth accents from each other. She nodded at the Vulcan. "Nira t'Raindiell, Tactical. A pleasure to meet you!"
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 09:40 PM
"Likewise." She answered Nira. Deimora, having been raised terran, noted the accent immediately. She remained quiet.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 09:41 PM
"The pleasure's all mine. I've been on the ship for over a month now and I haven't met everyone yet." He sighed. "How are you?"
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:45 PM
Nira chuckled. "There's a lot of people on this ship. I served on it for almost a year before taking a 3 month leave, even then I'm sure I never met everyone. But yeah, I'm doing quite good, how about you?"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 09:47 PM
"I'm very good. Ate a lot of sugar today. It's a wonder I ain't drunk yet." He smiled. "How do you like my costume?" He was wearing a cowboy costume, complete with the hat.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:51 PM
The Romulan smiled and looked up and down at the costume he was wearing. "Nice hat. where is it from?"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 09:54 PM
"It's from Texas. Not really from anything, folks wear them down there while working outside to avoid sunburn." He swayed a bit, drunken. His speech started to slur, all the sugar finally going to his head. "Whoa! Almotht lost my foot there." He drank his water he had.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 09:55 PM
A drunk, texan, expressive vulcan. Deimora let out a chuckle.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 09:56 PM
He turned his head, noticing her chuckle. "Hello there!" He was very friendly when he was drunk.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 09:57 PM
Nira shook her head, looking a bit concerned. "Please, sit down! We don't want you to fall down and hurt yourself."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 09:59 PM
Deimora managed a strained smile, "Um, hi."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:01 PM
"I'm sitting. Sitting." He regained his balance. "I'm so sorry, I don't usually get drunk on sugar this easy." 11 sugar glazed donuts and five slices of pumpkin pie later.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 10:07 PM
"Oh, by the way, Charlie, this is Demiora, also from Tactical." She smiled. "Oh don't worry. We are on shore leave after all, it's quite alright to enjoy yourself, right?"
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:11 PM
"Yes, indeed. Hello, Deimora." He chuckled. "I can't wait to go snowboarding. But first, I gotta avoid the sweets for a while. Have you ever skied or snowboarded before?" He queried Nira.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 10:15 PM
Deimora abhorred interruptions of any kind, so she wouldn't've said anything. But she did really like snowboarding, especially in the Berkshires during winter (which was somewhat of a given due to the weather).
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Miel 31-Oct-20 10:16 PM
Nira lifted an eyebrow at the strange question. "I must admit I am not familiar with either of those terms.."
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:17 PM
"Alright. It's where you slide down a snowy mountain on a board... Deimora, do you know what I am talking about?" He looked at her for backup, perhaps a better definition.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 10:34 PM
Deimora nodded, "It's a form of sport where the aim is to balance at high speeds down a mountain."
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Miel 31-Oct-20 10:35 PM
Nira lifted an eyebrow, confused. "That sounds extremely reckless and dangerous."
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 31-Oct-20 10:41 PM
"That's the point, to raise adrenaline. Mostly it's about competitions though you work your way up to steep mountainsides." Deimora explained, a hand now raised from her lap to explain.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:44 PM
"You sound like you like it, Deimora." He smiled.
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Miel 31-Oct-20 10:45 PM
"Hmm. I've had more than my fair share of adrenaline, I'll relax on my shore leave I think." Nira said with a chuckle.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:47 PM
He looked over, and saw Nikola. "Nikola! Are you alright?" He rose haphazardly and went over to her.
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Finley Harrison 31-Oct-20 10:48 PM
Eleanor was in the back of the room resting against a simulated tree now. After everyone had either run off to the haunted house or went off to do their own thing she had gotten kind of tired. She may or may not have shut her eyes a few times.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:49 PM
"Ah. Well, tell yourself it isn't real. And don't eat sugar, or you'll get more hyper and have a heart attack!" He was very concerned.
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Lieutenant Xeya 31-Oct-20 10:51 PM
Having been loitering around the party for a while, Jaime decide to go and have a sit down for a little bit.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:52 PM
Charlie looked at her with concern. "Uh, just tone it down on the sweets. You'll be fine that way."
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Ensign Nikola Powell 31-Oct-20 10:53 PM
"Yeah, i need to do zat before I end up passing out... Or away, too." Nikola shrugged.
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Deleted User 31-Oct-20 10:54 PM
He shrugged. "Well, you'll be fine. I had to lock away my cookies. For obvious reasons." He laughed.
"No problem! It was my fault to bring 'em." He smiled awkwardly.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 11:34 PM
Mattie raised an eyebrow at the message, seeing it was marked urgent, but not seeing the topic, "What's that about? Something on the deck going off?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 11:36 PM
"Malcolm is proposing to his girlfriend so I was helping him out." She leaned against him lightly.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 11:37 PM
Mattie bounced on his feet before almost shimmering in the eyes, "Wait that means you're being someone's wingman so they can have a ship wedding!" (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 11:40 PM
"I... Don't know? Maybe they'll have it when we're on shore leave. Actually... Did you want to do something on earth?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 11:43 PM
Blinking as he tilted his head in thought, "I was thinking about paying my sisters a visit.... maybe dropping by the farm to check on my parents. Other than that, do you want to go on a date! I could show you this great restaurant that I found while in the Academy. They make poutine properly."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 11:46 PM
"I'd love that. I really want to go on a date with you."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 11:46 PM
Smiling warmly before looking her in the eyes, "Fancy or casual?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 11:48 PM
"Anything honestly. I just... Like spending time with you."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 11:51 PM
Reaching over to hold her hand at that, his eyes shimmering as he was entirely focused on her. "How's a lovely dinner sound at the pizza and poutine place and then we can try to catch a fair or something?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 11:53 PM
"That sounds like the perfect night honestly. Although this is rapidly becoming pretty perfect in itself."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 31-Oct-20 11:54 PM
Smiling before looking around, "Would it be against the rules of the party to dance with you?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 31-Oct-20 11:59 PM
"I suppose not, though it's not really slow dance music."
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 12:00 AM
Noticing that Jaime was the only one of her friends that wasn’t having a deep conversation, Eleanor wandered over to where they were sitting and sighed. "I don’t know where everyone ran off to," she stated with a huff. "Lithop left me all by myself!"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:01 AM
Taking her cup and his, putting them down on a counter before moving her towards the speakers more, one hand going respectfully on her waist.
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 12:02 AM
"I'm sure it wasn't because of you," Jaime said, "She probably just had something important to do." (edited)
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 12:04 AM
"Yeah," Eleanor agreed with a frown. "Hey! At least you’re still here, I was starting to fall asleep on that tree over there." She looked over to the tree and waved at it as I it were a person. "I even named it while I was there."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:04 AM
She walked with him, one arm going to his shoulder, the other taking his.
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 12:05 AM
"Oh? What's it called?" Jaime asked with a laugh. (edited)
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:07 AM
He moved to the rhythm of the music, guiding her along with him, still maintaining respect in the positioning due to the number of people here.
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 12:08 AM
"Brad, Brad the tree." She smiled, "I wish I were clever enough to make a pun. But alas, that’s not in my skill-set."
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 12:11 AM
"Good old Brad the Tree..." Jaime said with a sigh. "The party's died down a bit hasn't it?" They asked, looking around at the people in the holodeck.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:11 AM
She moved along with him, swaying to the music. "Pretty good on your feet."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:12 AM
Mattie gave a snicker at that, "Hey, when you have two sisters who wanted to be dancers, you get roped into practice quite a lot."
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 12:12 AM
"For sure, I think people have started to get tired." She looked over at the dancing couple. Out of the two she recognized Amanda from lunch yesterday. "Well, maybe not them. They appear to be quite energetic!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:14 AM
"Your sisters sound great to be honest."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:15 AM
Smiling brightly as he clearly was thinking of them, "Yeah they are pretty great. I love them both so much; I never was annoyed I didn't get a brother. We just all fit so well together."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:16 AM
"Lucky. I sing have any siblings. Just cousins and stuff."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:18 AM
Pulling her closer by just a fraction, "I honestly couldn't imagine that. I mean I had tons of cousins and friends and stuff in the nearby farms. But we had a decent amount of land - and due to the winters in the area - we kinda just grew up with each other. My parents were great too, always encouraging us to work things out and keep our friendship before anything else."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:20 AM
"It's amazing how different we grew up. I was kind of passed around a lot because my parents are in Starfleet. Didn't really live at my own house much even."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:22 AM
"I grew up on the farm and during the winters my parents would teach at the academy and bring us kids with them, so we always were busy, but never really apart until we got a little older. Then my sisters and I would take care of the farm in the winters while my parents taught the newest fleets." (edited)
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 12:23 AM
"Yeah they do," Jaime said in response to Eleanor. They watched the two dancing, and a sense of melancholy came over them. 'We used to dance like that,' they thought to themself. Jaime let out a sigh and looked towards the floor. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:26 AM
"I kind of spent a little bit of time everywhere. Aunts, grandma, older cousins. It's sad when the academy was the only stability I had."
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 12:26 AM
Eleanor heard their sigh over the music and looked over. They looked... Sad. Eleanor followed their gaze to the floor. And after confirming that there was nothing of any interest down there, she realized something must be wrong. "Are you okay?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:29 AM
Mattie thought for a second before smiling, "Maybe next shore leave, would you want to come to the farm and see the animals and family? I'm sure they'd love you... I'd ask you for this one but I don't know if you'd be prepared for their onslaught of questions. Maybe I'll just give them your PADD information so you could get to know them at a distance?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:31 AM
"I think I'd like to meet them someday. They won't worry about the..." She circled her borg eye with her finger.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 01-Nov-20 12:32 AM
Lithop re entered the party, tears gone form her face, it was time to relax.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:33 AM
Shaking his head, "They'll probably wonder if it's a kink of mine more so than any actual questions. If anything, I think Abby will probably pester you with questions of what it is and how it works. She's trying to get into medical."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:35 AM
"I mean... As long as she doesn't try to dissect me I guess it's OK."
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 12:35 AM
Looking back up at Eleanor, Jaime replied, "Yeah... I'm okay..." Jaime leaned back in their chair. They then decided that was incorrect and said: "It's been almost a year, but... I'm still... not over him..." *Jaime swallowed, and continued, "He was... everything anyone could've hoped for and more... but it- obviously didn't last."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:36 AM
Laughing to himself as he pictured her doing that, "Nah... but she might want to try doing make up on you."
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 12:37 AM
Ameilia tapped her toes to the beat before realizing that she forgot to change out of her work uniform.
Ameilia awkwardly shuffled out to get changed.
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 12:41 AM
Eleanor had little expertise in this area, but she wanted to help them somehow. "Is there... Is there something... Can you guys-" Eleanor shook her head, clearly she was not prepared to speak yet. She had no words of wisdom. What could she do? Obviously getting back together wouldn’t be healthy in the slightest. Out of ideas and in a rush, she put a comforting hand on their shoulder. "Is there anything I can do to help? I’m- I'm really sorry that I don’t have much to say. I don’t know how to help..." She looked down at her own feet.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:48 AM
The song ended and Amanda broke away from Matt. "Do you.. Want to walk me back to my quarters?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 01-Nov-20 12:49 AM
Nodding his head as he slightly bowed, "I would be honoured to."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 01-Nov-20 12:49 AM
She takes his hand in her as they walk out.
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 12:50 AM
"No..." Jaime said, "there's nothing you can do. But- thanks... for offering." Jaime shook their head and then looked Eleanor in the eyes. "I'm sorry for unloading all this on you... you don't wanna hear about my failed love life." They put their face in their hand, then stood up. "I should... go to bed," they said.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 12:57 AM
Ameilia re entered now in a blue princess dress with a tiara. She held a platter of vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting and some chocolate shaved on top and a mint on each in her hands. She approached Amanda.* "Pardon me I baked cupcakes for the party where can I put them?" (edited)
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 12:58 AM
Eleanor raised her eyebrows with concern, it wasn’t a problem! Eleanor may have a hard time reading emotions, but when she knows someone isn’t feeling good she'll do anything in her power to help. "No! Please, I never mind. I rarely get people venting to me, but my friend Penny always said I was a really good listener. I used to cheer her up a lot," she gave a sort of 'heh.' "You’re welcome to go to bed, I respect your wishes." She stood up and half-blocked the way to the exit, not in a menacing way but a concerned friend way. "I don’t want you to go away sad though, and besides I don’t want to be left alone! You’re my only friend here..." (edited)
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Miel 01-Nov-20 01:00 AM
Nira smiled and stretched her arms before hopping off her chair. She nodded at Deimora, still smiling. "Well, I'm sure I will see you quite soon on duty. Have a good night!" She said, waving at her before making her way through the crowd and stepping out of the holodeck.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 01:03 AM
She saw a table with goodies on it and she gently set her cupcakes down. "There's cupcakes if anyone wants one."
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 01:22 AM
"I should probably go..." Jaime said, "Don't get me wrong, I'd love to stay, but tomorrow is gonna be a long day so I'd better get some sleep," a pause, "I'll see you tomorrow though, right?" (edited)
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Finley Harrison 01-Nov-20 01:24 AM
"Yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow Jaime." She confirmed with a sad smile. "Happy Halloween, and have a good night."
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Lieutenant Xeya 01-Nov-20 01:25 AM
"You too," they said with a slight smile before leaving the holodeck.
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Cadet Edward Smith 01-Nov-20 01:32 AM
[D] It would look like a icon from earth's past come back to life as he walked into holodeck two. Hank Williams matched to perfection he was quite proud of this, and he wondered if he'd be identified without the mustache even. Either way he entered and began to look about at all the buffet tables with candies and the well created program quite impressed. He practically didn't know where to start.
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Cadet Edward Smith 01-Nov-20 01:47 AM
He looked about the tables and crowd. seeing a lot of well made costumes. So he continued to wander.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 02:11 AM
Sara had come back over to the Halloween party and absolutely dove for the sugared almonds.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 01-Nov-20 02:13 AM
Deimora crossed her legs under the table, her eyes resting on it absently, thinking on something.
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Commander T'Svai 01-Nov-20 02:18 AM
T'Svai re-emerged back into the party, inexplicably feeling a little drained. No, not inexplicably. It was... hm. Something she did not wish to investigate amongst her peers. She quietly left the holodeck.
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 02:31 AM
Tal came back inside, ready to not be scared and enjoy sweet desserts.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 02:34 AM
Spotting the Bajoran, Sara swallowed the almonds she'd had chewed up and waved eagerly to him as he walked over to the buffet, her glittery wings giving a slight bounce. "Hallo Tal! Did you enjoy the haunted house?"
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 02:36 AM
He walked over to join her, inspecting the large array of sweets. his favorite was in the fairy costume. Not the andorian one shush. "Uhhh, it was alright. I guess. I like your tinkerbell." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 02:46 AM
Smiling brightly, she did a quick twirl for him, showing him the dress and wings. "Thank you! I have absolutely loved wearing it tonight, I've felt so cute! How come you didn't wear a costume, Tal? You'd have made a great lumberjack."
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 02:48 AM
"Lumberjack? And grow out a big bushy beard? Besides, I did wear a costume." He pulled on his collar and grinned widely, clearly proud of himself for such a stupid joke. "I'm ensign Tal Voran, engineer." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 02:50 AM
"Oof, an ensign? You're a few rungs down the proverbial ladder for me to be messing with...maybe you should be messing with some little twenty-two year old ensign instead of me~" (edited)
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 02:52 AM
"Excuse me, pixies have no rank. I'm not sure if it's proper for a fleet officer like me to associate with a civilian like yourself."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 02:56 AM
"I'm a fae actually, I'm above the mortal realm. Keep that attitude little man, and I'll jinx you."
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 02:58 AM
"You'd need some serious heels to ever be above me. Might need a new costume." Le gasp. Someone brought cider for the party!? Tal quickly made himself a cup and took a drink.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:03 AM
"From what I remember, it's really not that hard to be above you, when you're kneeling." She muttered taking a deep sip of her punch, as if what she had said we're a perfectly casual thing to say, despite it being in a low voice. "Anyways, what've you got planned for shore leave, Tal?" (edited)
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:07 AM
He coughed and sputtered some cider when she spoke, leaning over and using the table to support himself. He hadn't expected that response. It took a bit of time and a lot of willpower to not die right there. "Uh noth- hnnn, nothing. No plans." Cough.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:09 AM
"Really? Gosh, no one seems to have anything planned. What about visiting your mama? I'm sure she'd love to see you for winter? Maybe make her a log cake, ja?"
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:10 AM
"May- hic maybe." He felt his chest for a second, considering how death from cider sounded on a tombstone.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:12 AM
"You okay? You sound a little choked up. Did you swallow wrong?"
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:12 AM
"Think so hic." Oh Prophets.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:17 AM
"Hiccups? Oh, hold on, I'll go get you a ginger ale." Because of course, ginger ale is a cure all. Pouring him a small glass of it off the beverage station, Sara hurried back over and placed the cup in his hand. "Drink slowly, one swallow, and then turn the cup and drink from the other side." (edited)
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 01-Nov-20 03:40 AM
Oskar entered the holodeck, thankfully it hadn't died completely. He went to the beverage station and got some water. Hopefully alcohol consumption would be at a minimum.
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:41 AM
"Why should I hic turn it? What does that do?" He nonetheless followed her instructions, slowly taking it in.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:43 AM
"It makes you pause for a second in between sips and makes you focus on an action instead of the reflex. So keep turning and sipping. "
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:44 AM
He nodded, bringing the far side of the cup around and continuing to drink.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:52 AM
"I'm leaving Starfleet." She said suddenly, rather out of nowhere, looking to Tal straight-faced.
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:53 AM
More sputtering. The ginger ale wasn't working, because he was hacking again. "Wh- what?"
"Why?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:54 AM
"I'm not actually going to.. I'm trying to cure your hiccups, silly!"
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:55 AM
"Why would you- " Hnng. This wasn't hiccups, it was just the feeling of ginger ale heading to his lungs. "what?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:56 AM
"Distraction and scare. That's the fastest way to cure hiccups."
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:58 AM
"Thats not~" Ohhhhh boy. Thats not right. "No." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 03:58 AM
"Well.. I mean.. you're not hiccuping?~"
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 03:59 AM
"I'm not doing a lot of things." Breathing right mostly. He felt his throat has he hacked a bit, fairly certain he was ready to die. (edited)
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 04:00 AM
Ameilia awkwardly tapped her foot to the music.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 04:01 AM
Suddenly giving a laugh, she gently patted his back, helping him cough it up. "Don't die yet, you haven't even met the baby!"
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 04:02 AM
"What," Hhhhh. "what baby?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 04:03 AM
"..My new poinsettia for Christmas, of course."
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 04:05 AM
He nodded, setting his glass down. "Maybe we could-" That isn't how breathing is supposed to feel. "maybe sickbay?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 04:06 AM
"Oh, are you actually... Are you alright?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 01-Nov-20 04:07 AM
Cass finally exited the haunted house, her wig matted and her makeup smeared from sweat. The attraction really took a number on her. “I’d like to beat the wee bastard that programmed that,” she muttered, walking past the group and to the punch bowl, grabbing a titanium cup and filling it with punch, then making it back to the group. (edited)
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 04:07 AM
He nodded his head, both hands on the table, face down. "Fine. Yeah." (edited)
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 04:07 AM
Ameilia noticed that Sara looked concern over Tal she approached but still stood at a distance.
Ready to help if needed.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 01-Nov-20 04:08 AM
"Alright, let's go to medbay, yeah? Better safe than sorry." Taking his hand in her own, she guided him away from the buffet table and towards the door.
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 04:09 AM
He followed along, suppressing lots of coughs along the way.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 04:09 AM
"Do you need any help?" (edited)
She watched them leave hoping that he would be okay.
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Anglachel 01-Nov-20 04:13 AM
He pointed at his throught wordlessly, as if it answered anything.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 04:13 AM
"I'll tell med bay you're coming."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 01-Nov-20 04:15 AM
“What happened to him?” the grumpy brunette asked, taking a seat by the buffet table and taking a long drink of the punch.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 04:17 AM
"I don't know looks like we sort of throat problem."
"I just hope he's alright."
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 01-Nov-20 04:19 AM
Lithop had been around, taking to people after the thing with Tal coughing Lithop moved over to Ameilia and Cassidy. “I hope he’s alright.”
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 04:21 AM
"Same." She sighed. "Well I'm going to go to the haunted house maybe things will be better there. Anyone want to come with?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 01-Nov-20 04:29 AM
Cass laughed, rather sarcastically. “Nuh uh. I ain’t stepping foot in that program ever again. That brought out a side of me I never want to see again,” she exclaimed, taking a LARGE sip of her punch afterward.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 04:48 AM
"Ooh that scary."
"Now I definitely don't want to go alone."
She gave out a soft laugh.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 01-Nov-20 05:48 AM
After helping herself to some of the food, Cass decided to call it a night, recycling her cup, plate and utensils before heading out to go cry in a corner for a bit.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 06:27 AM
Ameilia danced a little and chowed down on some food as more a more people slowly disappeared. She looked at her watch halloween was almost over she rubbed her eyes sleepily. I wonder if the haunted house is still open probably not she sighed they might need help cleaning up though.
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PIGEONS!!!!!!! 01-Nov-20 06:37 AM
*Nah what was she thinking she needed to go sleepy no use in helping to pick up if no one was there she left yawning on her way out
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 01-Nov-20 03:47 PM
[D] Dayton left a while ago.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Nov-20 03:47 PM
[D] As did Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 01-Nov-20 03:48 PM
[D] Lithop had left too.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 01-Nov-20 05:38 PM
[D]She was over here, just eating candy and feeling pretty much lonely.
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Cadet Edward Smith 01-Nov-20 08:24 PM
[D] He left a bit let down that he seemed to have missed the action.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 02-Nov-20 12:21 AM
After a while, Nikola took out her PADD from a pocket in her costume and gasped once she saw what happened. The Admiral... Had passed away. She... She didn't know Phenna well, but she's known about her legacy and the fact she did so many wonderful things to countless people. Feeling tears brimming at her eyes, Nikola put her PADD down and curled up on her chair, quietly sobbing. She didn't even know Phenna.. Yet, she was feeling an agonizing pain in her chest by knowing the fact that she... After so long, has gone to rest. And she wasn't coming back. Having an immense difficulty to deal with the passing of someone, even if she didn't know them well.. she'd feel that way.
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Ensign Nikola Powell 02-Nov-20 12:53 AM
[D]After stuffing all the candy she still could handle inside her suit and helmet, Nikola headed back to her quarters to eat candy and cry.
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space 10-Nov-20 03:05 PM
T'Skyiar entered with Dunamis. It shouldn't be too different from medical simulation, surely. "Computer, create program: Northern forests on Planet Cait." Almost immediately, the dark room faded into startling brightness - snow decked trees towered like giants above them both, the twin suns of 15 Lyncis created a yellow silhouette of distant forests in the background. T'Skyiar tensed suddenly - it had been a while since she had seen this visage, and she didn't expect the sudden nausea at the soft blanket of white. "Computer, alter program: Midsummer evening, please." Away went the snow, leaving multitudes of greens and browns around them instead. Flowers bloomed around their feet, where the binary suns light managed to reach. She looked up weakly at the Kelpien. "I'm not much fond of snow," she explained.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 03:11 PM
To the contrary he seemed undaunted by the snow - Kaminar's winters were freezing when they wanted to be and he'd been through quite a few himself. The change, however, was mesmerizing. Beyond watching the flowers bloom into existence at their feet, the multitude of green and brown and the twin suns of Cait that had just begun to set was, simply put, picturesque. "I see. Sky, this forest is beautiful. Well and truly."
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space 10-Nov-20 03:16 PM
"Isn't it just?" she was relieved that he had accepted her explanation. "Usually you can - yes, over there," she pointed towards the left, "that's one of the two moons; I think that's Rea. The other, Sura, must be hiding somewhere." She started walking forward, eager to explore, enjoying the cracking of branches and leaves beneath her feet.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 03:21 PM
Dune trailed behind her, hooved boots tramping not quite as softly through the grass as hers. Sometimes having feet like a Terran horse wasn't quite as useful or beneficial as plain old plantigrade feet. Ho ho. "Would it be visible through the trees? Perhaps once we emerge from the forest we might see it. Or perhaps what remains is to simply wait for the right time?'
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space 10-Nov-20 03:30 PM
"I can't remember it's orbital patterns, actually, other than that they were rather irregular, so I don't know." She laughs, "For me, that was how the world was - sometimes there was one moon, sometimes two, sometimes none. Sure, we went over our solar system - but I was never much interested in that. I preferred biology and chemistry - physics bored me," after a few seconds, she looked at him. " What about yourself? What did you enjoy learning about, as a child?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 03:38 PM
"Well. As a child I preferred intellectual pursuits. Making friends did not come so easily to me then and admittedly even after all this time it does not," He admitted. "I preferred to read. Literary works of any and all kinds. I learned to speak Standard that way in fact. I really do apologize if I sound a little old-fashioned..." At that notion he turned a light shade of pink. Though his manner of speaking by and large hadn't bothered too many people in his career, it'd still driven away some. "William Golding. Erreshk'irr th'Parr of Andor. George Bernard Shaw. Eidch jat Gann of Tellar Prime and more. I never had too much aptitude for the scientific arts or engineering." (edited)
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space 10-Nov-20 03:51 PM
"Don't apologise - that's like me apologising for my accent," she laid it on heavier, rumbling the 'r's, allowing her rough purr to soften her vowels as came natural to her Caitian larynx. Then she stopped, reduced it to the more neutral tone she tends to use. "Though I understand. People can still be narrow minded about someone's presentation. I like it, though. It's yours." The slight wind was still rather brisk - but her fur coat was suited for the chill, and she enjoyed the sensation as it passed on by. "I can't say I've read much of their work. I tend to stick to certain subjects. But I bet such a range allows you a greater perspective on things."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 03:55 PM
"That's quite alright. I don't mind at all." He noted with a slight smile. "As for my perspective... yes, I suppose so. Reading their work does lend fresh perspective." He then settled into a short period of silence before continuing. "You like how I present? As a person?" (edited)
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space 10-Nov-20 04:08 PM
She laughed, and a few nearby Caitian birds flew away at the sound. How realistic, she admired. "Are you fishing for compliments, Commander Dunamis?" Before he could react to the insinuation, she continued: "No, no, - don't worry - I understand. Yes, of course I do, Dunamis. It's who you are, and who you are has given me a great level of comfort during my transition here," she purred gently. Slowly, the trees around them had become more sparse. They let more light in, and the foliage increased around them. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 04:11 PM
"Have I? How so?" He watched the birds fly away and simply relaxed, enjoying the light of the evening suns that bathed the area around them in orange light. "All I've been doing thus far is be a friend, as much as I can be."
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space 10-Nov-20 04:44 PM
How could she explain? "I could say that it's because you were the first person I met on board, but that isn't correct. I don't believe I would be here," she gestured to their surroundings "if it hadn't been... you, I first saw." She thought back to the funeral, and to their meeting in the observation lounge. She thought about his vulnerability when he almost cried into her shoulder. "I don't know if you're a trusting man, Dunamis, but... you seemed to trust me," this was her first time realising this consciously, how much that affected her. Her ears twisted back, eyes focused in the distance. "Outside of my profession, I can't say I'm used to that. I was honoured. From how little time I've known you for, I already know that you're a good person." She thought back to his speech. "Rare. There's a reason you are where you are." She wondered about bringing up what she had learnt, about where he used to be. Decided to wait and see if there came an appropriate time to slip it in. "You've done more than the bare minimum it takes to be a friend," she murmured.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 04:53 PM
Dune was silent, squinting into the light of the twin setting suns. Sure, others had sometimes told him that in their view he'd done a little more than was asked for as a baseline as a friend - but none among them had ever been quite so candid or so sincere about how he'd impacted their life. It was... a change... put lightly, a chanfe he welcomed. "Thank you, Sky." came his reply, sounding a little hoarse and admittedly somewhat amazed - and grateful. "I am glad to have made your time on Phoenix that much better." (edited)
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space 10-Nov-20 05:07 PM
She hummed, gave a gentle nod. Eventually they stepped through the end of the trees, and reached a lake. The treeline followed around it, but there was enough room for grass to flourish, wildflowers now at knee height. The bird song was louder here, more apparent. Despite the differences from her memory, from the size and shape, to the lack of an ice topping , it still seemed so familiar that it disturbed her greatly. There was still little flakes of ice, forming a broken film at the edge of the water. Even in summer, the frost never left these woods. Regardless of all that, she sat down, making a space among the grasses, keeping a good meters space from the water. "I have a question to ask. Or maybe a statement. You aren't required to answer - but it's something I'd like you to know." She kept her tone neutral. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 05:10 PM
"Ask away." He sat down next to her, tucking his long legs in, hands neatly folded in his lap.
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space 10-Nov-20 05:21 PM
T'Skyiar looked at him directly for what seemed the first time since they started walking. With the warm lights of the sun, it erased the hints of green in her eyes; they seemed almost the same gold as his own. "Back in the observation lounge - you'll have to forgive me, if I misread this entirely - but it seemed like I was... missing something. Maybe they're was something you wanted me to know, or felt like I should know, or just wanted to talk about - I don't know." She looked at him knowingly - hoping that he understood that she already knew something, that she wanted to talk about it, that she didn't know where she stood on the matter but she wished to listen anyway - but then gave him a way out. "Was I mistaken?" She would let it lie, if he said yes. Probably.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 05:23 PM
"Hmm? Not in particular, no. I was merely giving you opportunities to find out more about me. That's how friendship starts, doesn't it..?" He replied with a slight tilt to his head. "If I came off as otherwise I really do apologize. That said you are still welcome to simply ask me anything - whatever you'd like to know." (edited)
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space 10-Nov-20 05:40 PM
“Again, there's no need to apologise, Dunamis." She waited a second, debating with herself. No, she really couldn't let it lie. It was like she was keeping secrets. She sighed, an almost annoyed tilt to her mouth - though if it was at herself, or misdirected towards Dunamis for not making this easier, she didn't know. "You used to be Captain. Didn't you." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 05:42 PM
"Yes." He replied candidly. At this point he'd decided that it was useless to try and conceal that fact. What was done had been done. Accepting it and moving on was the name of the game and being open about it with others was a logical step. "That is correct. What about it?" (edited)
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space 10-Nov-20 05:53 PM
She examined him. What about it indeed? "It must have been hard," she began diplomatically. As calm as he seemed, she didn't know what was sensitive, or what isn't, "if I may be blunt - I'm interested in knowing your perspective. 'That's how friendship starts', isn't it?" she tilted her head, throwing his words back at him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 05:57 PM
"It was difficult. It would be for anyone in my shoes." He replied hoarsely. His voice trembled - and yet he sounded calm enough. "Crushing even. I questioned after that- feared even - that there would once again come a time where I would repeat the mistake that brought about that demotion. Admittedly it plagues me still, as it ought to. But." He continued, "That is the past. What has been done has been done. There is no use looking back and wallowing in self-pity, now - what I should do and am doing is to look forward and reach for that star again. No matter how long it takes." (edited)
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space 10-Nov-20 06:05 PM
Thinking on this, she smiled, satisfied. And a little bit envious of how well he seemed to be putting it behind him. Then she smirked, "I'd say thank you for trusting me, but I didn't very well give you an option," she joked. "I hope you can forgive me, for looking into it. I was... worried." She shifted, but refused to feel nervous.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 06:10 PM
"Please, Sky, you need not ask. I forgive you. Thank you for asking after me - and about that in particular. Simply speaking about it takes some weight off my shoulders." He let out a short bark of laughter before holding his arms out to her for a hug. "Come now. It's alright." (edited)
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space 10-Nov-20 06:27 PM
It was as if he had read her mind, and she smoothly slipped closer to him, eased. She supposed there were benefits to having such wiry arms; she was protected underneath their length. 'It's alright' he had said, and it felt like it. The sun setting further created a huge range of colours on the horizon, and she was distracted by the beauty of the scene. Even with the water blooming out before her, big and blue and of unknown (yet so very familiar) depths, it only heightened the experience into something sweet and nostalgic and unforgettable.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 10:48 PM
Sweet, nostalgic and unforgettable indeed. With her in his arms he simply gazed out at the scene in front of them. She was comfortingly warm and soft, like an excellent pillow, and the scene and overall mood so relaxing. Could he have asked for more? Probably not.
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space 10-Nov-20 11:04 PM
She let the silence continue for a while, though she couldn't tell exactly how long. Long enough that the sky had grown darker as the suns fell slowly further down behind the trees. But when the moment was right, she asked a question that had been on her mind. "Where is the Phoenix heading now? Is there a destination in mind yet?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 11:08 PM
"A destination in mind? We have been placed on standard patrol for the time being." He clarified, "Though I expect that we will receive a new mission soon enough. As is our usual fortune. In a good way of course."
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space 10-Nov-20 11:14 PM
She hummed in acknowledgement. "That should be interesting. I'm quite looking forward to it," she chuckled, "I know I'm just asking for trouble, but I hope it's not boring."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 11:19 PM
"No, no. I'd like the excitement myself - albeit the good variety of excitement. I don't think it is asking for trouble in being wishful with your thinking... sometimes." Came the reply as he uncurled his arms from around her (admittedly very reluctantly. She was that pleasant to hug.) It had to end sometime and he felt that that time was coming. "We both have our duty shifts shortly, don't we? At least, I do."
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space 10-Nov-20 11:22 PM
"Yes, I do as well." She sighed, standing up, brushing off her clothes. "Thank you for everything today, Dunamis."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 11:24 PM
"And thank you for this little meeting as well. I look forward to next time. Once again, name a time and day and I will see what I can do." He replied with a slight smile, standing and brushing small tufts of fur off his shirt. "I enjoy talking to you."
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space 10-Nov-20 11:31 PM
"Count on it; and of course, that sentiment is requited," she winked, "Computer, save program under 'Ferasa'" The second name of her planet, the one she had grown up using before arriving at Starfleet Medical Academy. "Terminate program." And there went the trees and the lake and the grass and the birds. Her old home, replaced by the standard holodeck grid. She looked up at the Kelpien, purred "see you soon, Commander, " then exited the room. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 10-Nov-20 11:41 PM
Well, all good things had to end eventually - but then again, they always came back if one knew where to look. Smiling quietly to himself now he left the holodeck.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 12:15 AM
T'Svai walked over to the console and pulled up her program information, then adjusted it to account for two people. "Hm. Are you - are you particularly skilled in this area, would you say?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 12:17 AM
"I believe that I am, skilled in this area." She replied. "But I haven't practiced in a few years, so it might have changed."
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 12:25 AM
T'Svai nodded in a way that hopefully concealed that this was... well, not her area. At all. Well, excluding nerve pinches, but then most competent Vulcans could figure that out."Computer, initialize the program currently loaded into the holodeck console." She directed. A rather plain dark grey stone room - a kind of shale, perhaps - and two Vulcan combatants phased into being, each holding a knife for the purpose of a common novorkot drill. (Safety protocols were still on, of course.) "How is the Science department faring?" She said casually, before dodging the first combatant's knife by dropping into a roll.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 12:33 AM
"The Science department is well." T'lith replied, quickly stepping to the side to avoid the second combatant's knife. The Vulcan seemed at ease, perhaps this wouldn't be too hard, even though she hadn't practiced in a few years. "How is the Operations department faring?" Reaching out with her hand, she grabbed the second combatant's wrist and twisted it slightly. Unfortunately for her, that didn't make the combatant drop the knife.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 12:36 AM
She was slow to get back into a fighting stance, and unfortunately her opponent got quite close. She blocked a couple of slashes just by impeding the path of their arm, attempted a nerve pinch, was blocked in turn, and then received a superficial slash to the abdomen for her troubles. Fake, of course. Rendered in a bright, unnatural, practically neon lime green overlay for unrealism's sake. "Operations is doing well. There are four new arrivals. I have met three. They seem nervous, as most emotional Ensigns are, but highly competent. I have high hopes for them. Has Science received any new personnel, or am I just, to use an expression, lucky?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 12:40 AM
"If Science has received any new personnel, then I haven't noticed." That was a lie, she had stayed in her quarters for a few days after Phenna's funeral. She had wanted to get her emotions fully in check, she hadn't wanted them to show. "I have been, busy." T'lith had barely noticed that the second combatant close to her and prepared to attack with their knife. And when she did notice, the Vulcan quickly ducked, solidly punching the combatant in the stomach and backing up.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 12:44 AM
"It has been... a busy time." She acknowledged, finally managing to disarm her opponent a little clumsily by, after a couple of tries, managing to hit a nerve cluster on the wrist that caused a reflexive release on one's grip. While physically on the floor attempting to grab the knife before the hologram got to it, she added another comment. "I spent shore leave on Vulcan. A few officers - not from our vessel, others affected by the Relay - gathered to... make sense of recent events. I am fortunate to have attended, as otherwise... well. Emotions are running high. It is easy to fall prey to such things."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 12:50 AM
T'lith, in an attempt to grab her opponents weapon, grabbed their wrist and twisted. She didn't twist it lightly this time, this time she had to make it hurt. And successfully, the combatant dropped the knife. She ducked down, reaching out to grab the knife. The combatant took this moment, and kneed T'lith right in the gut. The Vulcan let out a tiny gasp of pain, but got her hands on the knife, grabbing it. "It seems that the entire crew has been, affected." She said, forcing herself to get up and back away from the combatant.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 12:55 AM
Well that was poetic. A punch to the gut while talking about something which, to more emotional crew members, felt like...well, a punch to the gut. T'Svai finally managed to wrestle the knife away from her opponent and tuck it into her belt, before going for the nerve pinch - and having her opponent do the same. She managed to dodge in time, thankfully just barely preventing the other combatant from hitting the nerve cluster there. Why wasn't she using the knife, you may ask? Because that would be too violent and ungraceful, that's why. The idea of drawing blood, even holographic blood, seemed abhorrent to her. "Indeed. Particularly for the telepaths and empaths comprising the Relay." She acknowledged. "I cannot help but hope our next mission will be more...hm, relaxing? No. Scientifically interesting without the risks scientific interest usually brings."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 01:01 AM
T'lith, on the other hand, would use the knife if she had too. The Vulcan did not like drawing blood, but if her life depended on it, she would do so. "Most of our mission's have risks, it seems that we always choose the dangerous missions." She had the knife in one hand, and her other hand was formed into a fist. The combatant reached forward in an attempt to nerve pinch her, T'lith grabbed her opponents hand, and using her strength, kicked the combatant in the stomach, sending them backwards.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 01:04 AM
T'Svai momentarily looked surprised by the kick, but she masked it fairly quickly. A couple moments later she finally managed to hit the correct nerve cluster, and her opponent crumpled to the ground in an unconscious heap. T'Svai sighed in relief. It seemed she wouldn't make too much of a fool out of herself today. "This ship is called the Phoenix. A mythical bird that can rise from the ashes and be reborn after death. Perhaps the Admiralty took the name a touch too literally." She said dryly.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 01:10 AM
Before her opponent could recover, T'lith got on top of the combatant, using her weight and strength to pin them down. Her opponent struggled underneath her, and the Vulcan quickly used a nerve pinch to knock them out. Letting out a tiny breath, T'lith got up, tucked the knife into her belt, and turned around to look at T'Svai. "Perhaps the Admiralty is testing the Phoenix. On how well the crew can work in a dangerous situation."
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 01:21 AM
"That is plausible, though one cannot help but note their... creativity, if that is the case." She commented. "Forgive me if my words sound emotionally tinged, but you know what would be ideal? A subspace funnel. A stable, probe-friendly subspace funnel with... with an unknown warp-capable but pacifist species at the other end." Why was she rambling? "No danger, just... science. Innovation." She reached out towards an arbitrary point in space as if gesturing towards where such a structure could exist, then shook her head. "Something that could show the new Operations officers that the Phoenix-" Oh. Oh no. She was protective of the new Ensigns. She raised an eyebrow at her own words. "Hm. I appear to be rambling. Shall I reset the simulation?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 01:24 AM
T'lith herself raised an eyebrow at T'Svai's rambling. "A subspace funnel? That could be effective, but how would it be made?" The Vulcan asked, slightly hoping that T'Svai would say more, but unfortunately she had stopped rambling about the subspace funnel. "If you want to reset the simulation, then yes." Was T'Svai protective of the new Ensigns?
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 01:29 AM
"Subspace funnels are completely theoretical. It was theorized that trionic initiators could affect the warp coils in a particular manner, and thereby the warp field, to create such a funnel, and to observe a naturally occurring funnel is practically beyond the realm of scientific plausibility. Computer, reset the simulation." She explained. The combatants re-formed, and the old holographic injuries disappeared. She started the drill over again the same way, with a roll, now getting to her feet faster. "In all cases it is theorized to be quite harmless and even useful, which is what makes it appealing in this particular- I do not know why I am still talking about this."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 01:35 AM
"The idea could be useful." She replied. The combatant attempted to punch T'lith, but the Vulcan ducked, kicking her opponent in the knee. "Perhaps the idea has interested you and that is why you are talking about it." T'lith suggested, attempting to grab the knife from the combatant by grabbing her opponents wrist.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 01:40 AM
"While a subspace funnel would be fascinating from a technical perspective, so are bacteria specimens found on asteroids, and you don't see me talking about those-" Her expression brightened for the moment in the middle of a more efficient disarm than last time, then went back to neutral. "No, no, that wouldn't work." She acknowledged without finishing her original thought, now with a knife in her hand. "What has your favorite mission been, during your time on this vessel or indeed any other?"
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 01:44 AM
A favorite mission? "Well, it seems that all of the missions I have been on have been dangerous. But going to Gramen, was my favorite mission." She replied, slightly lost in thought. T'lith's opponent used that moment to punch the Vulcan right in the face. T'lith stumbled to the ground, a quick flash of pain was clear on her face before it was hidden. The combatant attempted to attack again, but T'lith got up and backed away, swinging at punch at her opponent's arm. "Do you have, a favorite mission?"
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 01:49 AM
"Hmm..." It was a hard choice between the ones on this vessel. Death seemed to be everywhere. "Once on the K'Warko, following a survey of a quaternary star system, all of the navigational equipment, comms, nearly everything that relies on subspace signalling was irreparably damaged. The helm still responded to manual controls, and I flew the ship for several days to make the journey back to spacedock. I was the only Vulcan on board, and therefore the only potential pilot with a strong intuitive sense of time and eidetic memory. Going to warp effectively blind is... difficult, and not recommended without an alternative, but I found it quite fascinating to see space without an overlay." She came to a realization as she spoke, and her mouth set into a thin line for a few seconds afterwards. "It is always the difficult missions, isn't it? The simple ones don't distinguish themselves in memory." (edited)
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 02:02 AM
"Was that mission on one of your previous postings?" T'lith questioned. "The difficult missions do seem to be the ones that stick in someone's mind." The Vulcan managed to grab the knife from her opponent. "But, the mission that you speak of, does seem interesting." T'lith knocked her opponent to the ground.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 02:10 AM
"Yes. It occurred during my posting on the USS K'Warko, immediately before this one. Year three of the five year mission." She explained, then going silent for a few moments as she continued sparring, mostly defensively in an attempt to wear her opponent down now that the difficulty had increased. "It was much more chaotic than-" She was cut off as the damned hologram in front of her completed a nerve pinch, which the holodeck dutifully simulated with an appropriate placed tiny, harmless zap, and she crumpled to the ground. Her combatant disappeared.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 02:17 AM
"That must have been a long posting." T'lith looked over where T'Svai when she was cut off. While she was distracted, her own opponent grabbed her, punching her in the face. T'lith was quick to get up and nerve pinch the combatant. "Commander?" T'lith crouched next to her.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 02:20 AM
T'Svai sat up a few moments later, expression completely emotionless and overall normal. "I see that feature works." She declared in a fashion that hopefully suggested that she was not even remotely embarrassed. She stood. "It took a while to figure that out. I'd heard of androids learning it, you see." She half-explained, deciding not to call for a third combatant. "I think I will call it a day, if I am using that expression correctly."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 02:24 AM
"You are using the expression correctly." T'lith herself had a bruise forming on her cheek, but she didn't seem to care. "Are you alright? I didn't know that the holograms could do nerve pinches." She noted, she would remember that so she wouldn't be surprised next time.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 02:27 AM
"It is in essence just the application of pressure and a small electrical charge to the trapezius nerve bundle. Both are achievable by the holodeck. Calibrating such an effect is the hard part - there is threshold potential and so on to consider. Computer, end program." She summarized. The room disappeared, returning to the usual holodeck appearance. "You appear to have a bruise. I had not anticipated that."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 02:30 AM
"I am alright, it does not hurt." Another lie, it hurt a bit. "Perhaps we should both, get some rest and end this practice." T'lith suggested, raising an eyebrow.
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Commander T'Svai 11-Nov-20 02:33 AM
"Indeed. It was pleasant to catch up with you." She said, straightening her uniform jacket. "I will re-check the program at a later date to see if it's bypassing any safety protocols. Peace and long life." She turned and left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 11-Nov-20 02:35 AM
T'lith exited the holodeck not long after T'Svai left. Perhaps she could read some other books in her quarters now.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Nov-20 07:01 AM
The scene he loaded was the usual. A forest on Kaminar, at night, probably about 2000 hours, with a lantern held in his hand and small glowing insects flitting around him and the plants surrounding them. He walked through the forest, smiling, before settling down at the tail end of the woods under a tree.
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Finley Harrison 13-Nov-20 07:08 AM
Dune's sudden peace was broken, as Ringo busted in with Eleanor practically being dragged behind him. Before she even saw it was Dune, she began apologizing profusely. She wasn’t really taking in the sights, but she could clearly tell someone was in here by the fact that she was dodging trees and trying not to swallow passing insects. "I'm so sorry! My dog is very excited!" Ringo continued until the leash slipped out of Eleanor's hands. From there he raced to Dune, grabbing a stick on his way. After finding the Kelpien, Ringo sat in front of him patiently — his tail wagging fiercely. Eleanor was a little ways behind, running as fast as she could to catch up, still profusely apologizing.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Nov-20 07:15 AM
"It's no issue, Eleanor. Don't worry." He chuckled and accepted the stick from the obviously very excited dog. Not quite every day dogs simply ran up to him (dogs that weren't Bingsu at least) and sat in front of him wanting to play. "Hello there..."
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Finley Harrison 13-Nov-20 07:27 AM
"Ahh," Eleanor caught up, panting. "Commander- Thank goodness it’s you- I mean, I’m sorry but I was worried that it was someone who didn’t know." She bent over and placed her hands on her knees to catch her breath.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Nov-20 07:30 AM
"No worries, really." He shifted in his position against the tree to lay a hand on her shoulder. "How have you been sincr we last talked?"
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Finley Harrison 13-Nov-20 08:13 AM
Ringo ran around, leaping and bouncing and Eleanor watched with a careful eye as she talked to her friend. "I’ve been well, it was a little rough when Admiral Ephrix died," she admitted with a sigh.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Nov-20 08:30 AM
"I understand. It was rough for everyone, Eleanor. For all who attended the funeral and all who knew her in life, to any extent." He replied - soft and solemn. "I've been somewhat rough myself - but times will improve. I will miss her dearly, despite not knowing her too well. You know, perhaps in some way I might somehow carry a tiny piece of her within me..."
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Finley Harrison 13-Nov-20 09:17 AM
Eleanor looked at her feet, sadly. "Yeah, I’m glad she was finally laid to rest. The funeral really helped me cope. I think that it helped others as well, but I can’t say for sure."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Nov-20 11:06 PM
"I think it did." He remarked. "It was a form of... closure, I suppose you could call it. That feeling of finality."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 14-Nov-20 02:30 AM
[D]The two had gone their separate ways soon after.
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space 17-Nov-20 07:24 PM
T'Skyiar entered the holodeck, curious to what her company had chosen.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 07:37 PM
[D]Just as they entered, both Khil and Sky were in the midst of a time-lapse build, they saw the vehicle being built around them, encompassing them. While it was being built, it was being lifted into the air, the rush of wind flowing through their hair until it all stopped. And they were both placed high up in the sky, on a floating machine called a Zeppelin, where it overlooked the glorious scene of the land below. The sunset shining through the crystal clear windows.
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space 17-Nov-20 07:42 PM
"Wow," Her eyes were wide, ears back, visibly amazed. "You certainly surprised me. This is impressive." Very unexpected. The Caitian stepped closer to the windows, soaking up the view and the lovely vertigo.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 07:50 PM
"These puppies were created back before the 21st century. Hydrogen filled to the brim with all types of flammable air. But don't worry, I made sure to keep our timeline around where there is no war for this thing to burst." He walked up to the window with her and pointed. "There is starfleet Command, and the academy is that way."Then a smell behind them filled up the air, A massive buffet filled with soo many different cuisines and food to try. In the middle was one circular table with two chairs. Of course there were other people sitting on the upper decks, but this table was reserved for them. (edited)
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space 17-Nov-20 08:08 PM
She watched where he pointed, connecting it to what she knew of the area, hummed her acknowledgement. And when she saw the buffet, she grinned. She appreciated the low murmur of the other occupied tables as she walked past them, and arriving at the buffet table she admired all the choices. The Caitian chose a few items from different cuisines, intrigued by those she hadn't tried before.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 08:18 PM
He traveled over to the buffet and picked out all the vegetarian options he could before walking over to the table infront of him. The peach glow of the sun igniting the white pearlescent table cloth in a shimmer of light, the slight breeze of the air brushed through from a window that was open two panes away. Combating the warm rush of air that vented from all the steaming pots of soups and stews that were brewing from behind, or the fires that rose high up into the air that lit the place up around them in a firey orange glow. (edited)
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space 17-Nov-20 08:39 PM
T'Skyiar hadn't found much interest in history. Anything that didn't directly affect her, such as the past, she struggled to pay attention to. But she wondered if she would have to reconsider this; that if this just was so divine, what else could be suddenly so interesting, could conjure an atmosphere that would occupy her so. She sat down, wishing slightly that she dressed more for the occasion. The doctor looked at Khil's food. "You're a vegetarian?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 08:43 PM
"Born and raised. Its part of my... well one culture, were not that into meat. Plus I have a bad reaction to those types of food, I have to take protein supplements or eat other protein rich foods to keep my strength." He said, digging into his veggie curry and eating it before putting the fork down and wiping his face with a silk napkin, placing it down on his lap to not dirty the table thst laid before them. He was suprised by the rush of noise thst passed them, as the windows shuddered and they were met with stunt jets, flying right past them, letting out their exhaust thst was colored red white and blue. "Ah, what a suprise, the French are here to great us, how Marvelous." He exclaimed.
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space 17-Nov-20 08:59 PM
Her ears twitched with the sound, and she caught sight of the jets. She traced the coloured fumes with her eyes, before turning back to Khil. "I don't have a lot of choice unfortunately. If I decided to be vegetarian, I would have to have many dietary supplements, as most of my nutritional needs can only be fulfilled directly from meat products." After eating some more food, and idly finding it humorous that this topic would occur twice in one day, she moved on. "How did you think of this?“
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 09:06 PM
He tapped his temple as a gesture. "I wanted it to be a surprise for the both of us so I just went with what I knew, it was as simple as compiling some background files and combining them to create one coherent program. You wont believe how many underused files are on here. Really boosts the creativity." He said, digging into some tofu that he had left on a smaller plate, he did not understand why people disliked this stuff, however he was not one to judge.
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space 17-Nov-20 09:11 PM
"I asked the wrong question: rather, I meant, why did you choose this? Was it just a matter of choosing some random files, or does this time, this place, have a specific importance to you?“ Once again, she unconsciously tilted her head in askance, watching the man closely.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 09:20 PM
"Oh, silly me." He rubbed the back of his neck. "I chose this path because of my routes, and what I grew up to become. I loved reading about early aircraft history as a kid and most books on the PADD that I read, showed schematics of ships, rather... early blimps such as this one. Flying balloons, soaring slowly through the air so you can catch a nice glimpse of the ever lasting sunset." He said, as the sunset glowed upon his face, shining through his green eyes to make them translucent for only a short while, until he had to cover his face and shift slightly to the right to avoid it.
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space 17-Nov-20 09:34 PM
A gentle nod and smile graced her face. "There is something more serene to aircrafts that are slow paced, or relatively slow, as it may be, so that you can still be apart of the world around you. See the land, still there but too far away for it to touch you. The great vast, be that of the air or of the void in space, tends to make people feel small. But it just makes me feel like I'm apart of something bigger, a little piece of something monumental," she ended up murmuring, then she shook herself, realising she was about to go on a tangent."Sorry," a bashful smile rose lopsided onto her mouth. Her own monotone fur caught the light, partly colouring her in the warm palette of the falling sun. "I get carried away sometimes." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 09:42 PM
"Dont worry about that, I always get carried away with things that I like to talk about. You just got to find the right person to listen to the rambling. I enjoyed what you said, it was very informative, almost poetic. Yet lacked the "Art thou" and "Thoust shall not" Which is very nice to hear. Ones view of the clouds can tell a whole story, whether or not clouds form to create mystery, ones view from above can view clouds as a sealant, while the other below views the clouds as something that they would want to reach out an grab." He said, raising his hand to direct her view to the clouds. The clouds began to take the color of the sun, the smooth tips and curves, matching the peachy glow, while it gradates downwards towards the deep blue, matching the tone of the ground. Khil sat there and looked outward, dazzled by how beautiful it was, he never expected something to be so calm. "The sun holds many secrets as well, it is the be all and end all of what we could be. What covers the world in such beauty, could take it away with just the snap of fingers... amazing isn't it. Of course, its only amazing if there are no people when that event happens of course." He quickly recovered himself before anything else came out of his mouth.
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space 17-Nov-20 10:04 PM
"Not amazing, but not necessarily without value. I wouldn't mind experiencing the event, even with the knowledge that it would signify the final minutes of my life. We appreciate things more when we are faced with their transiency, we see the light best after confronted with the dark, we only know how good things are, until they aren't good any longer." She found it hard to swallow. It was something with the atmosphere, the heady smells in the air, the gentle whispering of nonsensical conversations in the background, that pulled her down heavily in her seat but equally made her feel like she was flying. "You say that we can tell a lot by a person by their relationship with the sky, and I agree. Perhaps it's because of how it shapes our lives, its permanence, its variability; and how you react to that signifies your state of being, your desires, what you value. A timid person may see the clouds as oppressive. An idealistic person may see the sun as opportunity. Someone keen on mystery may see its secrets," and at these directed words she looked at Khil, lime eyes appearing gold, on fire, smiling through their creases,"an open and ethical mind might see both the beauty and the cruelty. Someone kind, thoughtful, would be wary of the unfortunately lucky ones experiencing the suns end. Am I correct?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 10:24 PM
"On a scale of one to ten on how correct you are, I would rate that response as an eleven out of ten. Care for some music? Or are you not that fond of it. The suns fade is almost over, it it will soon be time for the cold night of the moon. It will soon be time for my ceremonial prayer, you are invited to accompany me if you wish. We can finish up here and head back to my quarters." He said, watching as the suns glow trickled off Sky's fur, with each strand of hair it went down it sparkled. Caitains were very unique, he enjoyed conversing with them.
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space 17-Nov-20 10:31 PM
She had finished with her dinner, and she nodded in agreement. "I would enjoy accompanying you." The only thing she wouldn't enjoy is leaving the simulation. She felt... comfortable here. Like she was away from everything that worried her, drained her without realising. She supposed she could always come back to it - but nothing is ever like the first time, is it? Her tail twitched, and she tapped sharp nails on the table before the small Caitian stood up with grace.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 10:43 PM
"Very well" He smilled and got up quickly, banging his knee off the table without thinking. A audible thud was heard, but Khils expression was puffed out, almost like he was holding in the pain. His clumsy self had gotten the best of him and he was left to limp slightly towards the doctor. "Lets.... lets get going shall we?" He saw raising his hand up.
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space 17-Nov-20 10:54 PM
At the sound of his pain, she darted round and pushed him back into the chair. "Don't stand up! Where does it hurt? I can quickly grab a dermal regenerator. And don't even try me, I'm not walking to your quarters with you limping. What kind of doctor would that make me? I'm not negligent." She grumbled, expecting his noncompliance. It was doubtful to be anything other than an abrasion and contusion, but there was no need to be walking around in pain when she could fix it.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 10:58 PM
He felt the chair tilt as he was pushed back in, almost falling down before regaining his balance and sitting himself upright. Surprised he put his hands up. "No no no its okay, im fine. Just a bruise that's all I swear, you don't have to heal it. But if you feel like its necessary you can, you are indeed the medical expert around here. To be completely honest im used to this stuff by now. Got my lungs removed, almost lost my arm to a stupid turbolift. You know, the unusual." He chuckled, still shocked by her sudden jump into care. He loved it.
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space 17-Nov-20 11:07 PM
Reluctantly, she stepped back. "You almost lost your arm?" Which she had heard first, understandably. Unconsciously, her left hand drifted to the black band of her abutment, hidden beneath her long sleeved top. "That's so stupid, aren't there meant to be precautions for that sort of thing? Take better care of yourself," she demanded, passionately. And then she sniffed in a disgruntled kind of way, deciding a course of action. "I have my own regen in my quarters - I'll grab it and meet you at yours. Is there any other unknown injuries I should know about?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 11:21 PM
"I know its stupid, and thats why I love the scar that came with it!" He smiled, patting his right arm with a proud expression on his face, to accompany the smile described before. "Sure thing, Ill meet you down there then?" He said slowly getting up from his chair. "Oh yes, I forgot to mention the back of my neck, but we can talk about that later." He said cheekily. Hes not revealing all of his stories yet, not now of course. (edited)
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space 17-Nov-20 11:28 PM
She narrowed her eyes at him, but let it be. For now. Simply, she would just have to bring her entire first aid kit along. "Meet you at your quarters in five." And with nary a goodbye, she left without a second glance.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 17-Nov-20 11:34 PM
"Five it-" Wow, either Khil had gotten her so concerned for his health. Or his stories about his previous injuries drove her away for just a short moment. With no further time to think he left the holodeck and saved the program. Filed under "Paradise." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 04:40 AM
Eastern Rytan beach, Kaminar. His usual program whenever he wanted to relax. Today, however, he was about to make it even bigger. Standing at the control panel, he opened up the program's files and began to edit elements into it. Once done, he walked through the door into a lush green forest as always, and sat down underneath a tree.
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 04:51 AM
Kytha walked into the holodeck. She had been planning to relax Abit but noticed the holodeck seemed to already be in use. The landscape was unfamiliar and facinating to her and she looked around, bewildered
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 04:53 AM
Right about then Dune looked up from his tree nearby - and chuckled slightly, seeing the bewildered (if somewhat amazed) expression on her face. "Kytha. What a coincidence. Welcome to Kaminar."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 05:00 AM
*Kytha, slightly startled, turned to face him "Oh! Hi, Dune! I didn't mean to barge in on you. This is Kaminar?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 05:01 AM
"Indeed it is. I hope it isn't too boring for your liking." He commented, standing and brushing grass blades off his uniform. "I can give you a short look around if you'd like?" Not everything he wanted to show Sky - but hey, plans could change. (edited)
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 05:11 AM
"It's not boring at all! I would very much like a look around as long as it's not too much trouble" Kytha skipped over to him
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 05:12 AM
"No trouble at all. This here is the forest at the edge of the city..." A tiny glowing fly settled on the back of her hand, light as a feather. "I would come here alone to read by lamplight as a teenager when I wished to have peace."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 05:16 AM
Kytha looked at the small bug, facinated "It seems so tranquil here. No wonder. Is all of Kaminar like this?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 05:17 AM
"Most of Kaminar. Some places are wilder, but none quite as tranquil or soothing as this one." He nodded wistfully and trudged off into the forest while picking up a little lamp with a small orange flame burning in the middle for illumination. "Walk with me?"
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 05:24 AM
"Sure" Kytha hurried after him. Holding her PADD close to her chest
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 05:25 AM
The two would spend a while wandering through the forest, with Dune pointing out various plants and animals of note to her. He was surprisinly informative, in fact. The two eventually reached the edge of the forest, through which there seemed to be a light shining through gaps in the trees.
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 05:28 AM
Kytha made sure to take notes on everything Dune said. She was really facinated with this place. She hadn't been to many other planets. She was always mainly confined to the ship growing up and she was enthusiastic to be learning about Dune's home planet. As they approched the edge, she stared at the light, intrigued. "What is that?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 05:32 AM
"You'll see..." He moved forward, pushing aside the branches to make a hole big enough for them both - into what seemed like a canyon or valley hewn from brilliant white stone that seemed to change colors prismatically whenever they turned their heads. "I should have done a better job of combining the locations together..." He muttered to himself as he stepped through. "Urghat Valley far north of Rytan city. The rocks here are normally mined for art and sculptures."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 05:37 AM
"I can see why! The refracting colors are beautiful" Kytha followed after him "seems like something out of a dream"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 05:39 AM
"It may well be. Some of my people think so too." He chuckled and led her down the canyon trail, tracing his fingers along what appeared to be etchings in the canyon walls. Like a language of some kind, perhaps. "It is a popular tourist destination as well - but the best of the valley is yet to come." (edited)
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 05:42 AM
"what is it?" She asked excitedly. She couldn't imagine how this color filled valley could get any better*
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 05:50 AM
Dune led her a little further down the trail - and paused in the middle of the pathway. "The true beauty of this valley is in the evening, in fact..."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 12:19 PM
Kytha bounced up in down in anticipation "Computer, change the time of day to sunset"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 12:23 PM
Dune simply stood and smiled as the sun sank below the horizon - and the canyon walls came alive. Not in the literal sense of course; figuratively, in that wave upon rippling wave of color seemed to wash over the whitish rock, surging down towards the pair and past them still, progressing down the entire trail. What few holographic Kelpiens with them stopped, stared and began to cheer. "This is the true beauty of the canyons."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 12:40 PM
Kytha looked around in amazement. "It's really beautiful! I've never seen anything like this before!" She was filled with wonder and couldn't help but take it all in
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 12:41 PM
"Yes, the experience is... truly singular." He noted with great pride. "To my knowledge there is no other planet with such a sight..."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 12:45 PM
"I agree! This planet is truly a beautiful place!" Kytha exclaimed
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 12:47 PM
"And I count myself fortunate to have lived here." He replied. "There is more, in fact - but I know that both of us have places to be shortly. Our duty posts to be exact." He gave her an apologetic smile. "Of course, we could always do this again another time should you so wish."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 12:53 PM
"Of course, Dune! As long as your enjoying it too!" Kytha grinned widely "I will see you around"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 01:00 PM
"As a matter of fact, I am." He gave her a grin of his own, not quite so wide as hers, but just as warm. "Just contact me with a time and day and I will see what I can do."
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Remi-chan 18-Nov-20 01:07 PM
"Of course! Hope you have a good day!" Kytha waved at him as she stepped out of the holodeck
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 18-Nov-20 02:12 PM
Quietly chuckling to himself, Dune spent a few more minutes working on the program before leaving.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 18-Nov-20 05:49 PM
Oskar stepped inside and inhaled softly. Airborne hazards and boarders. Alright, this should be interesting. "Computer, load an equipment room. Spawn in phaser pistols, rifles, armor and hazmat suits." When they spawned in, he sat down on a bench and began typing on his PADD.
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Commander Yllescas Itesh 19-Nov-20 08:55 PM
After spending most of the day here, Oskar finished his beta program and saved it. "Computer, exit and save program." After the program closed, Oskar left the holodeck.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 01:41 PM
Kytha walked in and set the holodeck to a garden in france. She set up the food. She made sure to have a good variety for everyone to choose from and made sure to add some fruit based desserts as well. She set up some white garden tables for everyone to sit down at. She was really nervous about the whole affair. She focused on the finishing touches as she waited for everyone to arrive
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Jule 20-Nov-20 04:34 PM
Airi walked in “Hello” she said and looked around.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:36 PM
Kytha waved, still nervous about the whole affair "Hello, and welcome!"
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Jule 20-Nov-20 04:37 PM
“Beautiful” she said, smiling at her “I think we didn’t meet before. I am Cadet Airi Yamanaka and you ?”
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:39 PM
"I am Ensign Kytha Briar! It's nice to meet you!" Kytha extended her hand for a handshake
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Jule 20-Nov-20 04:39 PM
Airi took her hand and shook it. “Nice to meet you to” (edited)
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:43 PM
"What department do you work in?" Kytha asked curiously
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space 20-Nov-20 04:44 PM
T'Skyiar headed into the holodeck to be greeted with a lovely scene, a party in a wonderful French garden. Feeling the warmth of the sun on her fur, she walked in more, and decided to sit at one of the tables with some of the finger food. She saw Kytha and Airi greeting each other, and she was content just to watch for now, nibbling on some sandwiches. (edited)
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Jule 20-Nov-20 04:44 PM
“Engineering” she said “Why?”
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:46 PM
"I was just curious. I'm from the science department"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Nov-20 04:46 PM
Maggie walked in with a nod to the other partygoers, and a smile sent T’Skyiar’s way. As she worked on her PADD and stood away from the crowd.
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Lieutenant Mino 20-Nov-20 04:46 PM
Amy had followed the other officers into the Holodeck, seemed there weren’t many people here yet. She stepped over to a place where she could stand and maybe mingle alone.
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Jule 20-Nov-20 04:46 PM
“I am new on the ship” Airi said
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Nov-20 04:47 PM
Maggie also sent a wave at Amy as she entered.
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Jule 20-Nov-20 04:47 PM
She turned around and waved at all the arriving people and smiled at them. “Hi, everybody”
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 04:47 PM
Entering the holodeck, she was greeted with a scene of an idyllic French garden. Once inside she then started: "Hello, is this where the party is being held?"
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:48 PM
"I have been here around a month myself. I'm sure you will like it here!" Kytha said cheerfully. She turned to Virol "Yes, indeed it is!"
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 04:49 PM
"Thanks!" she replied to Briar. "So did the party already start? Am I late?" she asked.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:52 PM
"It's started yes but I don't think there is such a thing as late"
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 04:53 PM
"Oh, good," she replied, relieved. "So.... where is the Commander anyway?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 04:53 PM
Parlac entered, pleasantly surprised and pleased with the warm temperatures of the garden. He went in search of tea, and something to eat. It had been... too long since he'd last eaten.
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Jule 20-Nov-20 04:55 PM
Airi walked to a free table, where she sat down alone and watched all the people chattering and laughing. She felt this would be a wonderful new home
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:55 PM
"I am not sure when he will arrive.. honestly I'm nervous about wether he will enjoy this or not... But I wanna try something! It's at least better then nothing"
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space 20-Nov-20 04:56 PM
T'Skyiar watched the people trickling in as she ate, smiling and waving at those who smiled and waved at her, wondering if anyone would eventually come round to give her some company.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 20-Nov-20 04:57 PM
Jennei entered, looking around. Wow, whoever organised this knew what they did! No reason for Dune not to like it- Talking about said Commander, it seemed she managed to get there before he did. Good! She busied himself to look at what food was there as her player went briefly to eat herself, heh.
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 04:58 PM
"Yeah, at least he gets a party," she replied. She then noticed the newcomers and waved at them, silently.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 04:58 PM
Kytha waved over to T'Skyiar "Hey! Nice to see you again!"
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space 20-Nov-20 05:01 PM
"Hey Kytha! Do you know what's going on? I just saw everyone coming in and followed." She laughed, and waved a hand to indicate that Kytha could join her sitting at the table.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 05:03 PM
Kytha took a seat at her table "I decided to throw an appreciation party for Commander Dunamis. I wanted to do something just because he seems so tired all the time and this is all I could think off..." She laughed nervously
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 05:04 PM
After Briar went and sat at a table, she then decided to find a table and sit herself, which she promptly did. She made sure to face towards the holodeck entrance to see if anyone familiar would be coming in.
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space 20-Nov-20 05:05 PM
After a brief moment of surprise, T'Skyiar looked at Kytha warmly. "Well, I know for certain that he'll love this. This is so kind of you. I wish I knew, I would have loved to help you set this up!"
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 05:06 PM
"It was kind of a sudden thing. I never have done anything like this in my life. I just tried to do the best I could!" Kytha fidgeted Abit in her seat. It was clear she was unsure of her decision to host this party
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space 20-Nov-20 05:07 PM
"You've done well," the Caitian stated simply, resting a hand gently on the other woman’s arm.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 05:10 PM
Shortly afterwards, the man (stick pole, stringbean, Kelpien, his player needs some brain food) of the night walked through the doors of the holodeck. When Kytha had asked him to hang out, he hadn't expected the setting to be partylike - and filled with people talking and eating together. Making his way over to her, he quirked an eyebrow in surprise, "I truthfully did not expect something like this when I was invited to attend..."
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space 20-Nov-20 05:11 PM
T'Skyiar looked up at the sound of his voice, her smile suddenly wide and joyful at the sight of him. She waited for Kytha to reply before she said anything. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 05:12 PM
Noticing the First Officer himself walk in, she promptly waved at him energetically, while saying, "Hi, and welcome, Commander!"
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Jule 20-Nov-20 05:12 PM
“Hello, Commander” Airi shouted to him and waved
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 05:13 PM
"H-Hey, Dune! I k-know you been working hard lately so I w-wanted to throw you an appreciation party. I hope you enjoy it" Kytha squeaked out as she internally questioned every action that led to this moment
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 20-Nov-20 05:18 PM
Maggie waved casually at the  Commander. Before returning to her PADD. “Hi! Dunamis! Sir!”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 05:20 PM
"A-" An appreciation party. For him. Just for him. Simply looking around made him tear up - never mind if they had come for the free food or otherwise; the fact that people had come at all was deeply touching to him. He swallowed hard, and into a chair he sank, shoulders shaking with quiet sobs. He wasn't sad, though - Kytha could sense that much. It was gratitude. Immense, overwhelming gratitude. For the first time in his life, he found no words to make comment on the situation. Sometimes, you just shut up and enjoyed the moment and that was all. And that was okay by him.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 20-Nov-20 05:22 PM
"Here comes the king!" Jennei joked with a grin, sending a mocked salute to Dune, though she was concerned for a second when he started sobbing. Obviously, she sensed what is really was and just offered a warm smile to him. (edited)
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space 20-Nov-20 05:22 PM
Still smiling, albeit more fond than cheerful now, as she knew his tears weren't of sorrow but joy, she shifted to sit next to him and put an arm round his shoulders. She looked at Kytha, as if to say, 'see? Well done' . (edited)
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 05:27 PM
Kytha could feel all of it. All of her self doubt shriveled up instantly. She was so glad she had made this attempt to help cheer him up. She was so glad she had done this. To be able to lift his spirits like this brought her such immense joy. Just to know that this ment so much to him put her heart at ease. This was more then she wanted to accomplish. Words couldn't express how proud she was for going out of her comfort zone to try and cheer up her new friend. She moved over to him and gave him a hug. "Thank you for all that you do, Dune" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 05:35 PM
Somehow that simple affirmation struck a deeper chord with him than any other kind of reward. Never mind the party or the crew that came, never mind being re-promoted; that simple 'thank you' brought him more joy and comfort than anything else he'd ever been given. To be told that what he did was appreciated. With bleary, wet golden eyes he looked between Sky and Kytha, and forced a tiny smile. "Goodness gracious." He managed, "I- I should really find some food, shouldn't I...?"
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space 20-Nov-20 05:38 PM
Smirking lightly, T'Skyiar replied softly. "You ought to before it's all gone," she joked, "Wouldn't do for the guest of honour to go hungry." She sat back, withdrawing her arms and tilting her head slightly. (edited)
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 05:38 PM
Kytha giggled "Well I prepared plenty of food! You should try the strawberry sponge cake! It's something my grandmother taught me how to make"
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 20-Nov-20 05:39 PM
Jack entered, looked around and said „Hello, everybody“
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 05:41 PM
Noticing a new face enter the holodeck, she turned to him and waved, while also starting: "Hello, and welcome!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 05:43 PM
"Strawberry sponge cake. That sounds wonderful." Chuckling lightly, he loped off to fill a plate with food - admittedly while still sobbing and sniffling with joy.
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space 20-Nov-20 05:45 PM
T'Skyiar gave a nod to Jack, glad to see he was already involving himself in social events. She continued to eat the food on the plate before her, satisfied to see the resolution between Kytha and Dunamis.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 05:47 PM
Kytha breathed a sigh of relief. A big dumb grin across her face. She felt truely proud of herself for being able to do something that ment so much to Dune and she was going to enjoy the moment for what it was worth (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 05:50 PM
When he next came over to the group, the Kelpien was still a sniffly - but smiling, and with plate piled up with food and a drink held in the other hand. "You look like you have just been given the affirmation of your life." He noted smilingly, nudging Kytha by the shoulder. "Am I wrong?"
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 06:00 PM
"Your one to talk!" She giggled "But yes. I am just so glad I was able to do something for you! I wasn't for sure if it was going to help or not. I was kinda worried"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 06:07 PM
Parlac found a secluded table and sat down, tea in one hand and a small biscuit in the other.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 06:08 PM
"Well, it did, and I think you can see and feel the fruits of your efforts." He commented. "Thank you, Kytha, from the bottom of my heart."
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 06:10 PM
Kytha beamed "Anytime, Dune! I just wanted you to smile!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 06:12 PM
"And your efforts have borne fruit." He smiled - tiredly, not very bright - but it was a grin nonetheless.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 06:12 PM
Lola stepped into the holodeck and grinned, happy to see familiar faces (and a few new ones too!).
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 06:13 PM
Parlac looked up, smiled, and waved at the Denobulan.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 06:13 PM
He stepped in directly behind her, smiling at everyone. "Welp, it's a party indeed."
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 06:14 PM
Noticing Lola and Charlie walking in, she got up and walked over to them, waving and saying, "Hi, Charlie and Lola! Welcome to the party!"
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 06:14 PM
"I hope you enjoy every bit of it!" Kytha said cheerfully "I can't tell you how happy I am to have made your day. That was what I wanted to achieve" She waved to Charlie and Lola as they walked in
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 06:15 PM
"Sometimes achievrments need not be expressed in words." He answered. "Such as this one."
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 06:16 PM
"Howdy!" He replied to Ota, smiling back at Lola. "Where's the food?"
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 06:16 PM
"Yes, your right" She smiled "Just enjoy yourself"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 06:17 PM
Lola perked up at the mention of food "Food??" She hadn't eaten yet so she was pretty hungry.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 06:18 PM
"Food, yes. It's probably the only reason I come to parties." He said jokingly. He looked around for the food.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 06:19 PM
"Yes." He sat back down next to Sky and sighed, relaxing into the comfortable chair and closing his eyes.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 06:21 PM
[D] The food was on a long table with a white table cloth. A wide spread of food, mostly human was displayed. Cakes, muffins, biscuits, small horderves and others of the sort primarily made up the assortment (edited)
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space 20-Nov-20 06:26 PM
T'Skyiar watched him, not saying anything. She felt like his silence should be put towards digesting the surprise, and what it meant. So while his eyes were closed she playfully stole a small spoonful of his strawberry sponge cake. Delicious. She knew she would have to leave soon for her previous arrangement with Khil, but wanted to make sure that Dunamis knew that she was here celebrating him too.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 06:26 PM
"Alright, Lola. They got cake and all sorts of good stuff sittin' out there. How 'bout we get the same thing?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 06:28 PM
He opened one eye and looked down - and chuckled wheb he saw part of his sponge cake gone... whatever. He didn't care. Not at all.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 06:29 PM
Kytha giggled, eyeing the culprit. She figured she would get the two of them food while Dune enjoyed himself. She got up and headed to the table to get plates for her and T'Skyiar
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 06:29 PM
Noting the food on the table, she went over there and picked up a plate with a small cake, and took it over to her table.
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space 20-Nov-20 06:38 PM
After telling Dunamis with a wink that she hadn't forgotten that he owed her and they should meet up soon, she left. She missed the sun and atmosphere immediately, but looked forward to the rest of her evening.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 06:45 PM
Lola looked to Charlie and smiled, "That sounds wonderful! Why don't we go sit....." Huh. All the tables were taken. That was fine. "Why don't we go sit with Lieutenant Parlac? He doesn't seem to have anbody pestering him yet."
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 06:46 PM
"Yup, sounds like a plan. Whaddya want to eat? I'll grab it." He motioned to the table with all the food on it.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 06:50 PM
Lola thought for a second. Having just cake for a meal would probably not be good for her diet. "Uh, maybe a sandwich? If they have any, that is. Oh, make that like, two sandwiches." (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 06:52 PM
"Alright, I'll grab two sammiches. Ah, you want two? I'll get three. One for me n' two for you." She has officially out-eaten the Charlie.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 06:58 PM
"Alright, thank you Charlie! I'll see you in a second then." She smiled brightly then took off to Parlac's table. "Hello, Lieutenant! How are you today?" She took a seat across from him.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 06:59 PM
"I'm doing well, much better now that I've actually had something to eat and drink. I may have been... over-enthusiastic about getting settled into my new role." He rubbed the bridge of his nose and smiled awkwardly, then sipped his tea. There were visible bags under his eyes.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 07:00 PM
He got the two sandwiches and headed over. "Hello, Lieutanant! I got these sammiches!" He gave two to Lola and put one at where he was supposed to sit. "Do you want a sammich?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 07:02 PM
He looked puzzled at the pronunciation. "Uh, certainly, if you have an extra one I suppose?"
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 07:03 PM
"I'll get another." He walked off for a second and returned with a sandwich for Rekat. "Here ya go!" He sat down at his seat and started eating, silent for now.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 07:07 PM
Lola gave the Lieutenant a worried look. Thankfully, she carried her tricorder with her everywhere. She quickly scanned the Lieutenant, made a noise, and tucked her tricorder away. "Lieutenant, I'm sure you understand the importance of sleep, right? When was the last time you had a solid 8 hours of rest?" (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 07:10 PM
"Er... Two days ago? Maybe three? I've lost track. I've been surviving off of gelat for awhile now, just trying to get things in order. I'm going to go back to my quarters and sleep after this party, though," he chuckled, watching the tricorder with a wary eye, "No need to worry, Lieutenant."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 07:29 PM
Lola worry-grumbked a bit more, but silenced herself with her sandwich.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 07:32 PM
Parlac glanced back and forth between the Vulcan and the Denobulan. He thought he might be missing out on something, but he was too tired to try and work it out. "So, are you settling in well?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 07:36 PM
Lola set aside her worrying (and her second sandwich) for now, determine to have a good time at the party, and grinned. "Oh, I've settled in quite well, thank you. Oh, did you ever end up getting that orchid for your office?" **
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 07:37 PM
He rubbed his head and looked up at Rekat. He was only a quarter way through his sandwich.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 07:40 PM
"Not yet, no. I haven't had the opportunity to speak with Lieutenant Bjørge yet, and I've been a bit... wrapped up in work," he sighed. He picked up the sandwich and bit into it.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 08:01 PM
He looked at Lola, then back down at his sandwich. He started eating faster, a burger was on his mind.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 08:02 PM
Parlac had never seen a Vulcan eat so fast. He tried not to stare.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 08:06 PM
Kytha returned to her table with the plates but noticed that T'Skyiar had left. She sat the additional plate in the middle of the table for others to partake in and say down to enjoy her food
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 08:08 PM
He wiped his mouth and looked at Parlac. Oh boy, I've done it again, he thought to himself. "Uh, I apologize. I must've been seriously hungry." He chuckled nervously.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 08:36 PM
"Oh, don't apologize! I'm sorry, I don't mean to be rude, I've just-- I know you said you aren't an average Vulcan, but I'm so used to the norm. I don't know if I mentioned but my mentor and sponsor for Starfleet Academy was a Vulcan, and I'm very close with him and his family." He chuckled, clearly amused by the gusto with which Charlie consumed his food.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 08:48 PM
He smiled. "You did mention your mentor's son's hairstyles?" He remembered their conversation from before.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 08:49 PM
"Oh yes! I remember now. Yes, Sutal has a beard and he really ought not to. I can't stop him, but... Let's just say it doesn't work as well as your blonde does," Parlac grimaced and shook his head.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 08:56 PM
"A beard." He chuckled. "That's interesting right there." He ran his hand over his hair, still liking the crisp, clean feel. "A Vulcan with a beard sounds quite unusual." He remarked.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 09:05 PM
Lola had zoned out as she ate, and as she reached down to grab her second sandwich, she grabbed her plate instead. Confused, she looked down, then giggled. "Oops, I guess I ate my sandwich already." Thankfully, she managed to tune back into the conversation in time to hear.... a bearded vulcan? Was Charlie thinking of growing a beard? Did he know that it wouldn't come out blonde, but instead his natural hair color? "I'm sorry, a beard?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 09:08 PM
He laughed. "Yes, a beard. It looks like a Tarkarian needle beast on his face and it covers up all the good facial structure his genetics blessed him with. What a waste."
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:10 PM
He covered his face, clearly laughing. "That's hilarious. Did anyone ever tell him that?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 09:10 PM
"Oh thank goodness, I thought we were talking about Charlie here. I was worried for a moment there." She turned to Charlie. (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:11 PM
He faced her as well and smiled. "Don't worry, Lola. I won't get a beard. God, that would be terrible!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 09:14 PM
"I've told him several times, but," he sniffed, annoyed, "he refuses to listen to reason. Logical Vulcans, ha! At this point, I'm fairly certain he's doing it just to spite me."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 09:23 PM
Lola laughed. "I would imagine so!"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 09:25 PM
"May I ask why you are concerned with the Ensign's facial hair?" he queried, eyes twinkling.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:26 PM
He rubbed his chin, looking at Parlac.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 09:28 PM
Lola cleared her throat and tried not to blush. "W-well-" She turned to Charlie, "You know that if you grow a beard it will come in a different hair color than blonde, right? Your natural hair color, to be precise."
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 09:28 PM
"Ah, so an aesthetic concern only? I see." He smirked and drank some more of his tea.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:29 PM
"Yup. Black. Y'know, I think I'm gonna grow a beard." He smiled wryly at Lola and resumed eating.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 09:30 PM
"I'm so sorry," he said wryly to Lola, in a tone of voice that implied he might not be as sorry as he said he was.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 09:38 PM
"Drinks, I need one. Stat. Do either of you want one?" She got up from the table.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 09:39 PM
"Another red leaf tea, if you don't mind?"
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:40 PM
He chuckled. "Sythehol beer." He replied.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 09:42 PM
Lola nodded to each of them and left the table for a bit. (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:45 PM
He started rubbing the bridge of his nose while eating his sandwich.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 09:49 PM
Lola went over to the replicator instead of the table. After collecting all of the drinks and recollecting her sanity she walked back tot he table. "Alright, red leaf tea for you, a beer for you, and a strawberry sunset cocktail for me." She sat down again next to Charlie, much calmer than before.
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 09:50 PM
T'Svai slowly stepped inside and pretty much clung to the wall as she tried to figure out what she'd missed and what had yet to occur - but she was at the party! Yay.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 09:51 PM
"Thank you very much, Lieutenant.," Parlac nodded to her politely and accepted the tea. He looked up and gestured to the Vulcan who had just entered. "Lieutenant Commander! Please, join us!" (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:53 PM
Charlie looked over at T'Svai, then looked back at Lola. He smile at Lola and started sipping his beer.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 09:53 PM
Kytha waved to T'Svai "Hello, Commander!"
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 09:54 PM
She was still at her table, eating her cake, when she noticed T'Svai walk in. At this she waved at her, silently.
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 09:55 PM
T'Svai jumped slightly even though the possibility of greeting should really have occurred to her. "Lieutenant. Ensign. Erm - ensigns." She greeted back. She walked to the group and sat down nearby.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 09:56 PM
He looked at T'Svai. "How are you?" He had his usual calm look.
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:00 PM
"I am..." Yeah, that was a full sentence on its own, actually. She smiled politely (or in Vulcan custom rudely, but then she wasn't with the Vulcans of home, so the discrepancy hardly mattered.). "And yourself?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 10:01 PM
Lola stayed silent but held up the ta'al in greeting.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 10:02 PM
"It's good to see you smile, T'Svai. I'm fine." He held up the ta'al.
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:06 PM
She hadn't expected to see Lola be... well, anything less than talkative, ever, so she took a second to stare at her as if that would shed light on the situation. "How is the party going thus far?" She asked her.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 10:10 PM
"Oh it's go going splendidly. Swell even. Parlac over here is trying to convince Charlie to grow a beard, I think, so I got us drinks!" She held up her strawberry sunrise cocktail. "Cheers!" and then proceeded to down half the glass. (edited)
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:11 PM
Ah, so things had already descended into chaos. Wonderful. "Delightful." She said blandly, before walking over to the replicator to get some tea for herself.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 10:12 PM
"I would hardly say I did any convincing, Lieutenant! I will not be held responsible for any atrocities grown on his face," Parlac laughed.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 10:13 PM
Lola smiled to herself and took Charlie's hand under the table. Mission success.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 10:13 PM
Charlie smiled to himself and kept drinking. He gripped her hand, blushing green a bit.
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:18 PM
T'Svai turned her head slightly to the side as she took her tea out of the replicator and suppressed a grin just long enough to look right back at the replicator as if nothing had happened. She couldn't see Charlie and Lola's hands, but signs of hiding something + spontaneous consumption of large quantities of synthehol+ comments on a colleague's physical appearance+ blushing + arms being tilted towards one another and disappearing towards a central location? Good! She'd worried a crisis was being obscured. She looked away again and chuckled as quietly as she could manage, pretending to re-read the replicator menu to give them some time.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 10:18 PM
He noticed the green tinge to the Vulcan's ears but decided not to say anything about it. He smiled and sipped his tea.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 10:21 PM
Lola just sipped at her half-gone cocktail.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 10:24 PM
He smiled at Lola. "Ah, this is fun." He quickly looked at T'Svai, her quick transition to being emotional was always bewildering to him. "So, Lola, what is your favorite food?"
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:28 PM
T'Svai continued staring at the replicator like her life depended on it and through great force of will managed a nonchalant, neutral tone for the first time in days. "Lieutenant Parlac, I looked over the paper you provided the other day. Most of it was obscure to me, but Kuslaya found some value in it. They particularly found fascination in the portion about dimensional shift during the siderophore-iron binding process." There was a subtextual meaning, i.e. get over here and give these two some privacy, but she was also genuinely interested in the paper. Multitasking!
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 10:29 PM
Parlac picked up on the subtext, grateful for an excuse. "Ah, I'm glad your partner enjoyed it! But I must confess it's good to hear someone else was as lost as I was reading it," he laughed, shaking his head, "Would you care for a turn about the garden? I'd like to stretch my legs while we talk, if you don't mind?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 10:31 PM
Lola smiled. "My favorite food is probably a beef stroganoff. It's this weird beef and pasta dish that I found in my time in San Francisco."
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Ensign Virol Ota 20-Nov-20 10:32 PM
By this point she had finished her cake. She then got up and scanned the room; she saw many familiar faces on the holodeck. There was one notable absence, and that was Newt's. Somewhat sad that Newt wasn't in the holodeck, she decided to sit and to use her PADD, which she promptly did.
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:33 PM
"The garden? The garden. Yes." She clarified. "I wouldn't say lost, mind you, my spouse is just more proficient in... well, anything related to biology than I am. After you."
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 10:34 PM
"Cool!" He belched lightly. "I can make dozens of meat dishes. Dozens." He explained.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 10:37 PM
Parlac stood, stretching as he did so. A few crackles and pops emanated from the Cardassian as he rolled his shoulders back. "This holodeck program is lovely, I must say. The ensign did a beautiful job with it." He struck out on one of the random pathways, keeping a slow and even pace with the Vulcan.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 10:39 PM
Lola grinned, "Well that's splendid, considering my diet is 90% meat. What's yours?"
"Not diet, I mean. Food, favorite." She hurriedly added.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 10:40 PM
"About 50% meat. I'm not a traditional Vulcan, y'know." He blinked. "I mean, most of my favorite foods are meat. Pasta. Meatballs in spaghetti. You get the picture."
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:41 PM
"Indeed." She said, and she did genuinely mean it as she looked around, actually taking in the sight. "To be perfectly frank I have not actually sent the paper to my spouse yet, but I am certain they would be likely to react as such." She admitted quietly as she walked. "Has that been happening since the start of the party?" She made no gesture towards Charlie and Lola, but hoped the context would speak for itself.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 10:42 PM
He chuckled. "Since they came in, yes. It took me a few minutes to catch on, I haven't slept in... longer than I care to admit. But they aren't exactly masters of subtlety."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 10:48 PM
Lola nodded. "And how did that come to be, if you don't mind me asking? Did you just not grow up on vulcan or was there a decision not to follow Surak's teachings? You don't have to answer if you don't want to."
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:50 PM
"That is most unfortunate. Has there been an incident preventing you from sleeping?" She asked, concerned. Though nothing pointed to a secret shipwide emergency, the idea of a tired security chief to her seemed to have the potential to imply some sort of influx of security problems. (edited)
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 10:52 PM
"I grew up on Earth." He explained. "Raised by humans. All that jazz. Apparently I'm not fully mature by Vulcan standards. Did you know that normal Vulcans school until their thirties?" He furrowed his brow. "I find that infinitely hilarious. I'm leagues ahead of my Vulcan counterparts."
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 10:55 PM
"Not at all, I simply have a small problem with knowing when to stop myself," he said, rubbing at his temples, "I will be returning to my quarters to sleep after this party, however, since I will be of much better use to the crew if I'm not exhausted and running on gelat."
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 10:58 PM
"A sentiment I can relate with." T'Svai grumbled quietly. "But, back to the topic at hand - you are a good friend to Sutal to follow his work so closely. I only barely keep up with my spouse's research papers and I've known them since I was nine, not to mention I almost had a career adjacent to their field of interest. Do you yourself have some sort of scientific background?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 11:02 PM
"He is... one of my closest friends," Parlac said carefully, a strange expression crossing his face. "I do not have much of a scientific background at all, actually, but I try my best. I think he understands the sentiment, even if he knows I won't ever be able to truly understand the subject matter. Truth be told, I was actually quite interested in the sciences as a boy, but that path did not materialize as I had hoped, and thus, Security."
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 11:05 PM
T'Svai tilted her head at Parlac upon seeing the strange expression, and her confusion mounted at the prospect of this security officer happily reading about siderophores for seemingly no reason other than moral support, but then she could hardly criticize. "What sciences in particular? I had an interest in exobiology up until my first few weeks at Starfleet Academy."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 11:11 PM
"Oh, that's pretty cool. You must be a genius by their standards if you graduated years before 30." Lola's grin stretched wide.
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 11:15 PM
"Not a genius by human standards. I'm just average." He replied. "You're a doctor or a nurse?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 11:19 PM
"I was fascinated by astronomy. Stellar cartography in particular appealed to me. In retrospect, I wish I'd taken a few more extra credit courses at the academy, if for no other reason than personal interest. Now, I just pick up the occasional paper to read in my spare time. I may not understand everything, but I do believe you only truly stagnate when you cease learning." He sighed wistfully, and a faraway look in his eye betrayed he felt more deeply about the subject than he chose to verbalize.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 11:23 PM
"Just a nurse. I'm pretty good at handing stuff off to the doctors and running analysis on stuffs. It's okay, though. It allows me to run my own research in my spare time." Lola thought for a moment. "So, I already know you like cow-men and their cultural music, and that you play guitar, and that you sing. What do you do for fun? "
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 11:26 PM
"For fun? I play basketball, baseball. I also duel a copy of myself on the holodeck, losing 90% of the time. I play board games n' stuff." He looked at her. "What do you do for fun?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 11:33 PM
Lola scrunched up her face slightly. "Nothing as active or fun as either of those. I like to read to my plants, and dance. I like to sing when I'm alone."
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 11:37 PM
"Ah, singing. I love singing." He replied. "All of those things, they are very nice." He grunted and looked around the room, oh how it was beautiful.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 11:41 PM
*She could feel the synthehol cocktail effects kick in. The synthehol made the effects much less powerful, though, so Lola was only barely tipsy. Still, she giggled for the hell of it. Giggling seemed like a good idea. "Why, yes Charlie, they are indeed very nice."
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Deleted User 20-Nov-20 11:43 PM
He blinked a bit, the beer was slightly making him woozy. "That's an interesting thought. Since you are a Denobulan, are you currently married to anyone else? I am very curious about your species." He asked.
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Commander T'Svai 20-Nov-20 11:44 PM
"You clearly have a unique passion for the subject, that is, for a hobbyist." She said doubtfully, though without meaning to make her doubt quite so obvious. There was clear passion in Parlac's voice, but if not for the topic, what? "I am friends with an astrophysicist aboard. Do you know Ensign Lithop Howard?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 11:45 PM
Having spent time talking to the other miscellaneous crew who'd come to the party, he settled back down in a chair with a drink in hand.
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 11:48 PM
Kytha had been sitting in the same spot the whole time picking at her plate. She wasn't really close with any of the crew and sat at the table alone while everyone socialized. She smiled at Dune as he came back over "I'm glad your having a good time! It seems everyone is enjoying it" She was very satisfied that her first ever party was going so well (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 20-Nov-20 11:54 PM
She set her free hand down on the table and placed her head in her palm. "Hmm, no. My many many parents have tried to push me to get married several times, to several people, but I'm not really interested in all that. If I find love, heck thats kinda cool, but like, I'm very interested in exploration and discovery. And research!! Research too." Oh god this was not how she wanted that conversation to be going but heck. "But I like you! You're pretty chill for a vulcan! Not that I have anything against vulcans, but its just. Very nice to see, very refreshing to see a Vulcan so free with their emotions."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Nov-20 11:55 PM
"Indeed. You've made everyone happy, Kytha, not just me."
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Remi-chan 20-Nov-20 11:59 PM
Kytha was Abit flustered at that. She really hadn't expected the party to go over so well. She had never thrown a party before "I tried my best! I haven't ever put together a party before. I didn't expect it to go over so well. I was for at best hoping it was half way decent"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 20-Nov-20 11:59 PM
"I have not had the pleasure, no. But I would be delighted to make their acquaintance!" He grasped at the lifeline, thankful for a deviation from the original topic. "Why did you change from xenobiology, if I may ask?"
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Commander T'Svai 21-Nov-20 12:00 AM
"I determined I could better serve Starfleet through familiarity with the ship's essential functions." She summarized. "Why did you change from stellar cartography?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 12:00 AM
"Over and above being halfway decent, my friend! Look around you!" He said, gesturing to the crowd with his free hand. "Have you seen - and maybe felt - the crew so happy and mixing so well? You've brought people together with your efforts and that is the simple truth."
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Deleted User 21-Nov-20 12:02 AM
Charlie grinned at Lola. "I've never heard anyone compliment me on my free emotions before. That truly warms my heart." He noticed that they were still holding hands and blushed a bit. "So, uh, what's Denobula like?"
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:03 AM
"Thank you, Dune! That's all I really want to do is bring people together. It's all I have ever hoped for in life. I want people to have a better understanding of each other and respect our differences" Kytha beamed. She was over the moon with how the party was going
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 12:06 AM
"And with this gathering you have done just that. Maybe, just maybe, you may want to do this more often?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 21-Nov-20 12:07 AM
"Technically, I was never in stellar cartography to begin with. I was... not entirely honest with my family when I was studying to apply to the academy. Taking science classes would have tipped them off, I was supposed to be a glinn in the CDF. So I dutifully took tactics and strategy courses, which set me up for security or tactical rather than anything in the sciences."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Nov-20 12:11 AM
Lola grinned. "It's big. Like, really big. Which is good cause our families are super huge, otherwise we'd be marrying our direct cousins. As it is I'm pretty sure that everyone is related in some way ot other." Lola turned to Charlie again. "You know, Denobulans have a heightened sense of smell for many reason, which is helpful for us so we don't go and mess up our biology. We can smell family scents from like, 4 generations back. It comes in use." She sighed. "It's also perfect. Perfect sunny days and perfect rainy days. I'll have to take you there someday, though probably only on the holodeck. It's a bit too far away for a shoreleave."
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Deleted User 21-Nov-20 12:14 AM
"That sounds cool! Four generations? That's fascinating!" He looked at her with more interest. "Do you wanna hear about Earth?"
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:14 AM
Kytha giggled "I can't throw a party for you everyday" She teased
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Nov-20 12:16 AM
"Heck yea I do. I've only ever been to San Francisco and Hawaii."
Lola yawned. "But tomorrow, probably. I should be getting back to my quarters now, I'm very tired suddenly."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 12:18 AM
"That isn't what I meant, of course! Bring people together in this way or a similar fashion."
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:20 AM
"I mean, I'm not really sure how I can. I'm still relatively new on the ship and besides you and Kianaa, I don't have any strong ties to the rest of the crew. I'm just another science officer to them. Unless it's for a special occasion, I'm not sure how I can get everyone together"
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Deleted User 21-Nov-20 12:23 AM
"Alright, Lola. See you soon?" He said as he got up.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Nov-20 12:28 AM
Lola got up as well. "Yes, tomorrow sound alright? Also, I need to find Kytha and thank her for the lovely party."
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Deleted User 21-Nov-20 12:28 AM
"Kytha Kytha Kytha..." He chuckled as he rubbed his nose.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Nov-20 12:31 AM
Lola saw him run his nose again and immediately went into medical mode. "That's the second time I've seen you do that, is your nose okay? Any headaches, nosebleeds, memory loss?" She stepped up closer to him to examine his nose.
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Deleted User 21-Nov-20 12:32 AM
"I'm fine, Lola! It's just something I do. I'm fine." He assured her.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 12:41 AM
"Try simply asking. Start small perhaps, with friends - and branch out from there. How does that sound?" He suggested with a tiny smile.
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:42 AM
"Asking to host a get together? I mean I can. Kianaa is my only close friend so I guess I will ask her next time I see her" Kytha mused. She wasn't all that sure it would go well (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 12:45 AM
"That would make sense to try." He agreed, reachingt over and patting her briefly on the shoulder. "Regardless - thank you. So, so much. I am endlessly grateful to you and I don't think I can express that adequarely." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Nov-20 12:46 AM
Lola made a face, then poked him on the nose. "Alrighty then, if you say so. Are you leaving as well or are you sticking around?"
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:47 AM
"Thanks, Dune. I really wanted to do something to lift your spirits" Kytha smiled back "I am just happy it means so much to you"
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Deleted User 21-Nov-20 12:48 AM
"I'm heading out, Lola. See you tomorrow? I'm making my famous meatloaf!" He smiled an infectious smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 12:52 AM
"You're welcome. Shall we talk again soon? I believe I should be getting to my shift on the bridge soon. Simply let me know when and where."
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:53 AM
"Of course, Dune! Have a nice shift! " Kytha smiled brightly.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Nov-20 12:53 AM
Lola grinned back, "I wouldn't miss it!" She pulled him into a hug. "I had a wonderful time tonight, Charlie!"
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Ensign Virol Ota 21-Nov-20 12:53 AM
Long after she'd finished, she put her PADD in her pocket and decided to exit. She pondered whether or not to announce it, but then decided to just exit silently, which she did. Before exiting, however, she waved and said to Dune and Briar, "Hope you liked the party, Commander! And congratulations on the party, Briar!" before she went into the hallway.
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:54 AM
Kytha simply gave a small smile and waved to her fellow ensign
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 12:54 AM
"The same to you." Standing, he disposed of his empty plate and headed for the door - but paused in the doorway, and gave Kytha herself a hug. A big one, albeit gentle. He didn't want to snap her in two after all.
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:58 AM
Kytha hugged him back eagerly, a big grin on her face. Today had been a good day. One she would always remember. She was glad she had made such a dear friend and had done something that ment so much to him
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 21-Nov-20 01:00 AM
What a start to his morning. He released her from the hug, chuckling lightly (and admittedly somewhat reluctantly), he made his way out of the holodeck and into the hallway.
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 01:02 AM
Kytha watched him go before taking back her seat at the table. She would stay till everyone left to clean up everything
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Nov-20 01:04 AM
Sara stepped inside the holodeck and began over to a random group, eagerly saying hello.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Nov-20 01:14 AM
Maggie waved at Sara from her spot alone, working on her PADD quietly.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 21-Nov-20 01:19 AM
"Hello~!" Jennei greeted Sara with a smile, being apart of said random group. Totally hadn't hadn't been reacting for a while. (edited)
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Deleted User 21-Nov-20 01:45 AM
Charlie hugged Lola back. "So did I, Lola. Have a good night!" With that he vanished out the doors.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Nov-20 02:37 AM
"Hallo! How's the party going so far? Has the party boy shown up yet?"
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 21-Nov-20 02:41 AM
"Oh, it's really lovely~! And yes he did- Though you just missed him, he had to get to his shift, sadly." she said with an apologetic smile. Obviously, it wasn't like she had anything to do with it but still. "He was quite happy, and that's an understatement, while he was there though!" (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Nov-20 03:15 AM
"Aww!~ That's so good, I really think the Commander needed this. Ensign Briar really did a good deed on this one- I'm sure he's going to be thinking about this for a hot little minute~" She cooed, smiling at the other woman sweetly. "How long have you been here?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 21-Nov-20 03:15 AM
Lola left shortly after Charlie.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 21-Nov-20 03:28 AM
"I agree on all counts!" she began with a similar smile, before doing a mental count. She at least remembered the month she got on the Phoenix, and the little math wasn't too hard, "Ah- I'd believe four months, more or less already! Ha, time flies, it's almost scary." she said with a chuckle as the fact it was already that long registered in her mind. "And you?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Nov-20 03:30 AM
"Oh! hah, I meant at the party, but also very good to know info! I've been at the party for about to minutes and on Phoenix for almost a year, my anniversary is coming up soon!~" She eagerly bounced on her heels to show her excitement, clasping her hands in front of herself to try not to wave them around frantically. (edited)
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 21-Nov-20 03:39 AM
"Oopsie, I'm so used to getting this question I answer automatically!" she chuckled. "I've been there for- ah, I'm not too sure. An hour, perhaps? Must be." It wasn't more pondered on though as she passed on the more exciting part, "Really? That's exciting! When is it, I'll be sure to drop something at your door on the big day- ah, if I know which is your door. I think I almost forgot to ask your name, silly me!" she said with another chuckle. "I'm Jennei Akvaa from Ops, and you, charming lady?" she asked with a grin.
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 03:48 AM
Kytha over heard Sara's compliment and smiled to herself. Maybe Dune was right. She should do this more often
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Nov-20 03:48 AM
"No worries at all! There's no need for a gift, just happy to have made a new friend~ I'm Sara Bjørge from Science. it's very lovely to meet you!" Sara looked for pointed ears quickly before extending her hand out to shake. Last time she didn't check landed her with an icy stare.
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 21-Nov-20 03:57 AM
"Ah, friendship. Indeed a most beautiful gift." she said with a smile. Some may have answered with this sarcastically, but she was honest. Black orbs barely took a second to look at the offered hand before accepting it to shake it. There was only warm in these eyes though. "I'm just as happy to meet you, Miss Bjørge!" she somehow got the name right, or at least hoped to, "It's like- ah, Christmas is it? With the gifts, in December? Christmas' gifts before time!" she grinned. "Since, I fear it'd be too late -or too early- for my own birthday." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Nov-20 04:03 AM
"Yes, Christmas is next month, but very very close! Do you celebrate, or do you not? It's hit or miss it seems."
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 21-Nov-20 04:07 AM
"I don't- I've learned about it in a class at the academy, actually. There are gift giving celebration on Betazed too, but I don't think my family ever celebrate one of those. Do you?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 21-Nov-20 04:13 AM
"My family celebrates Yule, which it's roots are similar to Christmas..but not exactly. But we still do gift-giving and hot chocolate and stuff! Big bonfire, eat lots of food, celebrate family and friends- all that."
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Ensign Jennei Akvaa 21-Nov-20 04:27 AM
It took a second before an answer came, like she was her brain gears were turning for a while and- "Nordic!" she exclaimed herself, before taking a more hesitant and lower tone, "I mean, is it? It's great either way, I just tried to learn about as most cultures as I could and- well, I'm rambling a bit but I always found that learning a language without its culture was a bit dull. Not that I can really speak all Earth's languages, nor am I specialized in any- they're still -not to steal to our Vulcan folks but- fascinating!" (edited)
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Jule 21-Nov-20 08:39 AM
Airi stood up and left the holodeck. “Bye, everybody” she said before she left.
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 21-Nov-20 08:45 AM
Jack left the Holodeck „Bye“ he said to everybody
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Remi-chan 21-Nov-20 12:38 PM
[D] The party wrapped up, Kytha making sure to clean up before leaving as well
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Lieutenant Mino 21-Nov-20 04:39 PM
[D]Seeing as things had died down, Amy made her way out.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 21-Nov-20 04:39 PM
[D] As had Maggie.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 01:38 AM
[D]The scene seemed to be a city square, not too dissimilar from what onr might find on Earth. At the centre of it all seemed to be a wooden (or perhaps some similar material) platform that acted as a stage, currently unoccupied. Surrounding it were plenty of small stalls tended to by Kelpiens, each selling fresh produce such as fruits, tea and sometimes meat... and snacks as well. The two of them would smell something frying as soon as they entered the holodeck. The attendees themselves seemed to be in high spirits. Dune smiled and led her through the crowd, trusting her not to get lost.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 01:43 AM
Kytha looked around in amazement as she took in everything. She made sure to stay close to Dune as she observed each stall and took note of every detail. She didn't want to miss out on a single thing. "This is just... Amazing!" She exclaimed (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 01:47 AM
"I am glad that you like it. Trust me when I say that the farmers here are extremely good..." The two passed a stall selling what appeared to be sachets of Betazoid tea. "I havr a few recommendations if you like."
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 01:53 AM
Kytha gave the stall a curious look for a moment before turning her attention back to Dune. She didn't think she would see a Kelpian selling Betazoid tea and it perplexed her. She wanted to focus her attention more on enjoying this place with him though so she decided not to ask. "What do you recommend then, Dune?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 01:57 AM
He led her over to a small stall selling what appeared to be... fried ovals on a stick? Or at least, that was what it was shaped like. The overhanging sign, in both Kelpien and English, advertised them as 'battered ehleern bulbs'. "These are the buds of flowers, in fact." He informed her, "Off-worlders say that they taste distinctly of dark chocolate." (edited)
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 02:03 AM
Kytha smiled widely. "I'll try one then!" She walked over to the small stall eagerly, practically skipping "One ehleern bulb, please!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 02:06 AM
"For me as well." He accepted both sticks from the vendor, holding one out to Kytha.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 02:14 AM
Kytha happily took it and without hesitation took a bite of it, curious as to if it really did taste like chocolate
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 02:15 AM
[D]Yes, it did - faintly, along with the floral taste which was probably expected. For some reason the frying batter was sweet.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 02:21 AM
"Wow! It's really good" She took another bite. She had never eaten anything so unique. She did really like it (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 02:23 AM
"I'm glad you like it. As a teenager I could never eat enough," He joked, "My own aunt would criticize me for buying and eating fivr or six in one go."
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 02:26 AM
"I don't really blame you! My dad would bring home human sweets and I was only allowed to have two a day but I kept sneaking some whenever my mom was preoccupied. Never got away with it of course. I mean everyone can hear your thoughts so kinda impossible" Kytha laughed (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 02:31 AM
He chuckled lightly, shaking his head with amusement. "I wish I had a little rebellious streak as a child. As a boy I used to be a shut-in as you might call it. All my time was spent indoors studying or reading. I think I loosened some in my teenage years - but regardless..."
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 02:44 AM
"I was also a shut in too but I was always fighting with my mom. She wanted me to stay on Betazed. She struggled with my Dad being away and she didn't want me to leave her too. I always wanted to go explore the universe with my dad and would constantly bring it up. It lead us getting into fights regularly. I started blaming her for me not being able to grow and I would do anything I could to push her buttons."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 02:46 AM
He found them both a small park bench on which they could sit, located at the fringe of the festival so that they could talk in peace. "You must feel... liberated... now that you have the freedom and opportunity that you sought all your young life." He remarked.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 02:59 AM
"I do. I felt it more when I got to go with my dad at fourteen. I had been begging for years and he finally said I was old enough. I was completely ecstatic." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 03:02 AM
"And here you are." He took a bite of his fried flower and swallowed before smiling slightly at her. "How far you have come since that day. And I think you shall go far, far further if you only reach out and grab the opportunity. Which I think you have."
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 03:20 AM
"Thanks! I really wanna do my best. I just hope I continue to impress you and the other officers with my hard work! Kytha beamed as she took another bite of her flower bulb
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 03:22 AM
"You already do. Choosing to take on the project of organizing a cultural festival and to bring people together as a result is a massive undertaking - and I applaud you for deciding to do so." He replied, laying a hand on her shoulder. She could sense that he was being sincere about it, too.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 03:28 AM
Kytha's smile widened "It really means alot that you have such faith in me. I want to do all I can to bring others together. I want us to all be able to understand each other"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 03:32 AM
"Both of which are noble goals and absolutely worth pursuing." He squeezed her shoulder lightly, just once, and pulled his hand away. "Starfleet and the Federation at large need others like you and that is that." (edited)
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 03:41 AM
Kytha's face flushed from embarrassment. She didn't think what she was doing was all that special. "I will try to make all of you proud. I really want to have a place here. I am going to give my all for it." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 03:42 AM
"You have a place, Kytha - and I have faith that you shall." (edited)
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 03:45 AM
She smiled gently "Thank you, Dune. Do you wanna show me more of the festival?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 03:47 AM
"Indeed. The best part should be starting shortly, in fact." He glanced up at the sky - and smiled when he saw that the sky was beginning to turn dark. It was almost time. Standing, he disposed of his stick and nodded to the city square. Already the pair could see Kelpiens streaming towards the city centre with baskets of produce.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 03:51 AM
Kytha threw hers away too. She looked over the scene, intrigued. "What's going to happens, Dune? Some kind of firework show?" She guessed. She assumed it would have to be something that could only be done at night
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 03:55 AM
"Well, yes. And something else. Come." He led her off through the crowd, back to the city square and the wooden stage - which was now piled high with produce at the base.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 03:59 AM
Kytha watched the sight curiously. Was there going to be some kind of proformance? She could only wonder at this point.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 04:06 AM
[D]As the two watched on, a male Kelpien arrived and walked up on stage, addressing the crowd: "Citizens of Rytan city! It is my pleasure to declare the festivities of <untranslateable Kelpien word>... open! May the Balance bless us with another bountiful harvest again next year!" The crowd cheered and went wild, running up to the produce on the ground and arranging it on the floor in a pattern. Despite the hustle and bustle, the whole event was orderly. Somehow. No one shoved or kicked or pushed - just an entire people working together as one, creating something big.
divider Dune nodded to her and made his way to the pile as well, filling his arms with fruit.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 04:09 AM
Kytha tentively followed him and grabbed as much fruit as she could carry "What exactly do with this?" She wanted to help but was a fish out of water. She had no clue what pattern they were trying to make here
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 04:12 AM
Pausing for a moment, he pulled his PADD out and typed something into it, then showed it to her: a pattern resembling a crane in flight, with particles trailing off its wings. If they looked below them, they could see that the bird was already half complete up to half its body with one wing.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 04:15 AM
Kytha smiled brightly and began doing her best to complete the pattern, giving it her all. She was excited to see what would happen next
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 04:18 AM
[D]It would be another hour or so before the crowd stood back, the pattern beautifully completed on the grassy ground beneath them. All the gathered Kelpiens cheered raucously and began to sing and dance with each other in celebration. Dune himself simply stood off to the side and chuckled, smiling and shaking his head. "I never liked the dancing or singing. I've never been good at either."
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 04:25 AM
"Me neither. I like it though. I'm just too embarrassed to ever do it in public" Kytha laughed, standing beside him as they took in the scene
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 04:26 AM
"That makes two of us. Privately? Perhaps. But not here, in this setting..." He averted his eyes from the crowd to the sky then and watched as fireworks sailed upwards, exploding in bright starbursts of orange, ligbt blue and red, illuminating the faces of the crowd down below.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 04:33 AM
Kytha stared at the sky in wonder "I never get tired of fireworks. There's just something so magical about the flashes of color going across the sky. It's something so simple yet... It just draws you in"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 04:35 AM
"Perhaps it is just part of life. Finding beauty in the simple things. Perhaps it does not need to be explained with scientific fact or theory or even simple logic. Perhaps some things simply are and that is that." He remarked, looking down at her. His golden eyes seemed to glow a little in the light of the fireworks, filled with sparkles.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 04:45 AM
Kytha turned and stared into his eyes, smiling up at him, warmly " I think your right. I think some of the most beautiful things in life can't ever be explained. It just simply is. Like you said"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 04:48 AM
He nodded in response - though he may have blushed a little. Goodness, those black eyes were actually quite nice... wait, the hell are you thinking? He blinked once and looked back at the celebration and the crowd. The pink flush stayed on his cheeks, though. She may or may not have sensed a brief stab of conflict within him for a moment.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 05:11 AM
Kytha felt disappointed that he turned away. She wasn't sure why... She wanted him to turn back towards her and keep looking at her like that. She felt the momentarily conflict within him and was concerned. Was the blatent staring too much? I mean his eyes were really pretty... Wait this isn't the time to be thinking such a weird thing! "Are you okay, Dune?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 05:12 AM
"I'm alright, Kytha, thank you." He answered, meeting her gaze again.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 05:18 AM
Kytha could feel her face heating up slightly. What is going on with her right now? She couldn't put her finger on it but she was suddenly captivated by his gaze "Okay, I just was worried. I am really glad you showed this all too me, Dune"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 05:20 AM
"Don't worry about it. You are welcome." He swallowed thickly. "You have lovely eyes." Wait, what. He tilted his head, feeling his cheeks sting - but he somehow didn't really want to tear his gaze away.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 05:26 AM
"T-Thanks. I really like your eyes too and how the fireworks refract off of them..." Oh gosh what was she saying right now. Her cheeks felt like they were on fire, visably turning bright pink. She hoped it wasn't that noticable
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 05:32 AM
No, it was. Really. He suppressed a giggle of his own and blinked once. "Really. Well. Um... I'm glad that you like them." How long had it been since he'd last felt this way...? A while, definitely. "Yours are just as lovely. Like... the calm, dark midnight sky..."
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 05:44 AM
Kytha felt like her heart was about to beat out of her chest. Was this happening right now? "Yours reminds me of the sun on a spring afternoon... Warm and gentle..." She couldn't believe that this was happening. Was this a dream?
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 05:48 AM
Oh god, oh no. He didn't quite know how to respond. At least, for the moment. Subconsciously, his hand reached out for hers.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 05:52 AM
Kytha held his hand gently into hers and just quietly stared into his eyes. She wasn't for sure what to say or even if she should say anything. Considering she could feel his emotions, she didn't have to really say or ask anything. At least for now.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 05:56 AM
Well, anything more than a hug would've been too much - for the time being at least. So that was what he settled for, taking her gently into his arms with a nervous chuckle, and then averting his eyes to the stars and the final vestiges of the fireworks display, the last of the sparks petering out into slivers of color.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 06:00 AM
Kytha hugged him back, laying her head on him and watching the fireworks, silently enjoying the moment. She didn't want it to end
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 06:04 AM
But of course things had to come to an end. Of course they did. That was just the way life was. All he could do when the sky darkened once more and the holographic crowd dispersed, returning to their normal activities, that he let out a long, deep sigh and turned his attention back to the woman in his arms. "It is quite late. Perhaps we ought to return to our quarters and rest for the day." She could sense that he wasn't quite ready to end the night there, though. No - he wasn't ready at all, swept up in the tide of warm, comforting emotion and in the moment.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 06:09 AM
"Are you sure about that?" She questioned. She didn't really want it to end just yet but it was quite late. They still had their own responsibilities
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 06:12 AM
"Computer, remove all other holodeck characters." He gazed around as all the people faded away, leaving the pair alone in the city square. "Perhaps a few more minutes can't hurt, can they...?" He chuckled and took her by the hand, sitting back down at the small bench for them earlier. "Just enough to make this moment of bliss last." No use in hiding it from her, he knew.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 06:20 AM
Kytha smiled and sat close to him, not letting go of his hand as she stared out into the night sky. "Just a few more minutes..." She hadn't expected things to turn out this way. She wanted to remember everything and never forget
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 06:22 AM
"Just a few more minutes." They must have looked strange together - an otherwise normal human woman with dark eyes and a tall, lanky... something... with bright golden eyes sitting together. Yep, just a normal day in Starfleet. "What can we do with that time?"
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 06:32 AM
Kytha blushed. Her heart speeding up once again. She could practically feel it pounding against her chest "As long as it's with you... I don't mind what we do. I... Really like you"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 06:34 AM
Trust a Betazoid (and part thereofs) to be honest with how they felt. He didn't mind that at all. "If you say so." He shifted in place, pulling her close to his chest, head against his shoulder, with both arms around her.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 06:44 AM
"I mean it" She relaxed into his arms, enjoying the feeling of being so close to him. She still couldn't believe this was happening. She looked up at him with a content smile on her face
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 06:47 AM
And truthfully neither could he. He let out a content sigh and looked up at the stars. To make the moment last... well, for now that didn't seem too hard. Simply holding her like this did the job just fine. Anything else could come later. He hummed softly at the base of his throat, a sort of slow, calming melody.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 06:58 AM
Kytha closed her eyes and listened to his humming. She selfishly wished that she never had to leave. That the rest of the world would just stop indefinitely. She completely relaxed in his arms
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 07:03 AM
"I believe we have just a few more minutes left before we really should leave." He mumbled after a while. He squeezed her hand, just once, and tilted his head to look into her eyes again. "I would love to do this again. And perhaps then we can decide where we'd like things to go moving forward. How about that?"
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 07:09 AM
Kytha met his gaze, her face a light pink "I would really like that. Dune.. thank you for everything." They needed to think about and process everything before they could have a proper conversation on the subject but no matter the outcome. She was glad things turned out like this
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 07:13 AM
"You are most welcome. Simply give me a time and place - and I will make the time." He promised. Standing up with her, he ordered the computer to end the program before leading her to the door.
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 07:16 AM
Kytha followed, giving one last glance at the empty room before turning towards the door "Of course! I am looking forward to it"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 07:17 AM
"And so am I. Eagerly. In fact I will be honest and state here and now that I simply cannot wait." His face twitched a little, suppressing a grin that was surely about to work its way across his face - oh, to hell with it. He grinned. Widely and maybe a little cheekily. (edited)
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 07:28 AM
Kytha giggled. She had never seen him smile like that before. She was just over the moon with how this day has gone " I can't either, Dune! Maybe you will see me tomorrow even." She teased, a wide mischievous grin spread across her face
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 07:31 AM
"I see that you are just as eager as I am." He raised an eyebrow at her and laughed - well and truly. "Goodness gracious. Let me know. I will be eagerly waiting - unless you don't want to wait?"
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 07:34 AM
"I don't but we both have shift tomorrow and we need the rest. Otherwise I would stay up all night with you" She giggled. "We both need proper rest unfortunately"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Nov-20 07:36 AM
"Indeed. Oh well. I await your message." He let go of her hand and nodded to the hallway. "See you then, Kytha. Sleep well."
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Remi-chan 22-Nov-20 07:37 AM
"You too, Dune!" She stepped out of the holodeck and into the hallway giving Dune one more glance before disappearing out of sight
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 12:58 AM
Stepping inside, Holodeck 2 seemed a lot different from what it was yesterday: it was just a blank room with holoprojectors and not a garden in France. Regardless, it was open, and it was ready for her to begin programming. She then took out her PADD and began at once. Typing on her PADD, she titled the program "Virol-9", and set to programming. At first it started off simply: walls started appearing, being arranged, etc. She continued, and eventually, the program slowly took the form of a mid 20th century suburban house located within the eastern United States. She spent the next fours or so hours programming the program: adding a garden, setting the climate, etc. Adding the finishing touches to the program, which included setting the walls' colors and adding interior furnishings, she the finished up, saved and closed the program, put the PADD in her pocket, straightened her uniform, and waited for Newt to arrive.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 01:08 AM
[D] Ping!
I'm silly, which holodeck are you actually in? -Newt
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 01:10 AM
Receiving Newt's message she promptly took out her PADD and typed up a response.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 01:17 AM
Doors opened, and there Newt entered. He'd say he was surprised of the setting, but he hadn't exactly tried to imagine what he would enter to. He spotted Ota though, so he walked towards her with a smile to his face. "Heya! T's'lovely!" he said, keeping himself from gesturing at, but obviously talking about the whole setting. Then, adding, not yet with a blush "You're too." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 01:19 AM
She saw Newt enter, and at at this she smiled as warm a smile as she could give to him. "Hi Newt! You look great! It's actually perfect for this setting." Hearing his addition that she looked just as lovely as the setting, she then blushed and replied, "Aw, thanks." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 01:23 AM
"Thanks!" His defence were vain, his cheeks felt a lil' hotter though the small blush itself wasn't just visible yet. "Awesome! Soooooo, huh, what's on plan- besides being in good company, obviously." he said with a little grin.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 01:25 AM
"Well, I had planned to just have a walk around this place," she said. "Maybe through the garden and backyard, tour the front lawn, even go inside. Would that be good?" She smiled and extended a hand to Newt.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 01:28 AM
"Just peachy" he confirmed, taking the offered hand. "Any reason for this particular setting?" he asked curiously. Some choose to show their home planets, some used places where something happened in the, their, past... every reasons as little as they could be were good, even if the reason was just random.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 01:31 AM
"I just had the idea and rolled with it," she replied. "Besides, it looks nice and quaint, and very.... Earth-like, like home." She started walking towards the garden. She then decided to ask, "I didn't really have the opportunity to ask where you came from, so I might as well ask it now, by the way."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 01:36 AM
Newt nodded, obviously following with their linked hands. "It does. I'm from Earth too- Georgia, in the States. That accent, t's comin' from there." he drawled perhaps a little bit exaggeratedly for this one time. Purposefully or not, though..? "And ya? Earth's pretty big, lot of possibilities."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 02:22 AM
With a hint of surprise, she replied to his question, "I'm from Virginia, actually. It's a nice state. You should come and visit sometime. I'm glad my parents chose to settle there when they came to Earth."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 02:31 AM
"Oh, only a couple of states away!" he pointed out with a smile. "That'd be nice, yeah! Where they're from, originally? If ya don't mind tellin', obviously." One of them may be from Bajor, but may as well not be. Not everyone came directly from their species' homeworld, after all. "My mama's family's from Georgia for... forever, while my mom's come from Canada. Can't tell for my other mom and my dad, though." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 02:36 AM
"Both of my parents are Bajoran, and from Bajor," she replied. Noticing that he mentioned more than one mother, she asked, with a light chuckle, "Wait, how many mothers do you have?"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 02:42 AM
"Oh, only three." he replied with a little shrug like it was normal, though the accompanying smile betrayed it. "I was adopted by the two best moms of the universe- obviously, totally unbiased opinion." he said with a grin. "I've never been to Bajor, though. Or many other planets, to be honest." (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 02:55 AM
"I've never been to any planets," she replied. "I've lived on Earth for my whole life. In fact, this assignment is the first time I've ever been off-planet." She continued to walk through the garden.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 03:02 AM
"T'was the same for me, a few months ago. Haven't been on all away missions since then, but I must have, huh, two or three under my belt, now. You'll have the chance soon enough too, if you wish so." He then took a moment to admire the garden itself, though some time was also passed to look at something else than the plants and such. It probably wasn't as subtle as he'd want, considering that to look at her face, he kinda had to look a bit up each time. He was smol, heh. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 03:07 AM
Looking down at him, due to her towering over him by 7 inches, she replied, "I haven't been on any away missions yet. And, to be honest, I'd really like to not have to go on away missions. I'm perfectly content here on the Phoenix." She then added, "By the way, where'd you go on your away missions?"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 03:21 AM
"That's ok too. Need folks to keep the ship in good shape while we're gone." he joked, though it was true. "Plus there's plenty enough work in engineering as well as in medical when we get shot at." he'd like to joke on that one but- ok, it wasn't all the time, but once was enough. "Hm, I don't remember the names exactly, t'was not popular tourist spots like Earth or Vulcan." Hm, how do you explain you visited-aka-break-into-a-prison-planet/moon-that-was-to-be-kept-under-silence-since-it-involved-time-travel? "One was icy. There was another that- well, t'was a moon, I believe. And- that's all? It's... less than I thought. I saw from above Mol'Rihan, another icy planet, another one where metal would just turn to dust and then that one called Gramen, though. Perhaps others that don't come to my mind right now, too." His brows that had been slightly furrowed while he thought went back to more happy facial expression.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 03:25 AM
"Sounds like you visited some really interesting places," she replied. "And some scary ones I wouldn't step within a million miles of, now that you described them." She half-meant that last part. She continued to walk through the garden, approaching the back lawn and the picket fence that encircled the lawn.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 03:33 AM
"Interesting albeit dangerous, for some. That's why I like to go down. Having a medic at hand is pretty helpful- though, there's obviously so much we can do with a medkit. Still, I can't say because I go I don't find them scary, too." he said pensively. "Are you any adventurous? I mean, it doesn't need to involve goin' down on any planets we know little of with tons of risks, it can be food, or anythin' really." he asked curiously.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 03:34 AM
"Not really adventurous in a lot of things," she said, rather nervously. "I'm honestly not sure what I'm adventurous at."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 03:39 AM
"And that's perfectly fine, too!" he added quickly, with what he hoped what a reassuring smile and a gentle hand squeeze. "There are people of all kinds, and that's perfectly fine. To be honest, I'm more impulsive than actually adventurous." he said a bit sheepishly, "Though, I guess we're all a lil' bit adventurous- or else, we wouldn't be on a starship of all things, hm?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 03:41 AM
"Or in space, for that matter," she added to that last bit, while also reciprocating Newt's hand squeeze.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 03:52 AM
"Totally." he agreed with a nod, to emphasize. Then, with nothing to add on that topic, he felt content to let a little silence, not really uncomfortable, just a normal pause in a discussion. Maybe walking seemingly closer, if possible. He'd like to have more experience on dates to, y'know, but welp- he didn't and neither did his player.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 03:54 AM
As she continued to walk, she started to walk closer to Newt, closing the distance between them. She had nothing to add on the topic either.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 04:04 AM
After some silence and before it just was a too-long one, he (or his mouth more like) asked in very Newt-like fashion, aka accidently bluntly, "What do you seek in a relationship?" then added hopefully without stuttering too much, "I mean, if you are lookin' for one- of any kinds- may it be friendship or- y'know- with anyone-" (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 04:07 AM
She was surprised by his question. 'What do I respond to that?' she thought to herself. "I'm....honestly not....umm..... honestl-..... ummm..." She started rubbing her neck in an uncomfortable manner. "Umm... hey do you want to go inside the house?" She asked this with a nervous laugh.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 04:11 AM
"S-Sure." O-M-G. You just messed up everything, he thought. Just look at what you've done- just! Yeah, his brain went on a whole rent about how stupid it was. He did his best to hide that fact to outside eyes, aka Ota as they were alone here, as he walked with her towards the house to enter. Stupid, stupid, stupid...
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 04:20 AM
Once she got to the house, she opened the white back door. She then gestured to Newt to come inside with her, giving him a reassuring smile.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 04:24 AM
He smiled back before entering. His brain was still going in the background but he tried to ignore it for now. She hadn't straight told him to leave the holodeck, even smiled, so maybe it wasn't that bad and his brain was just exaggerating again. Wouldn't be the biggest surprise of the century, y'know.
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 04:35 AM
[D] The house appeared clean and well organized. It was as close as she could get to a typical mid-to-late-20th-century American home, with negligible discrepancies, if any. The entrance led directly into a living area, with a window towards the back; to the left was a hallway leading to the different rooms. To the right, there was an entrance to an eating area, with a kitchen right ahead of it. The living area was quite quaint: it was mostly hardwood floor, with a large brown carpet in the middle. Upon the carpet was a small table, with various books and newspapers laid upon it. To the right of the area was a couch, and opposite was a boxy television set, complete with oversized antenna. In front of the window was a desk, with a chair; upon the desk lay a sheet of paper and a pencil, as well as a microcomputer, with accompanying CRT monitor and diskette drives. The desk itself was made of a light colored wood. The walls were painted a warm beige.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 04:42 AM
Newt moved closer to the couch and looked around, taking everything of the living area in. "Wow- Well, if you ever showed this to my moms, they'd be the ones to fall in love." he chuckled, before understanding what he just said, just after the last thing he said outside. He added quickly, like to explain, "T-They're historians."
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 04:44 AM
"Historians?" Her interest was piqued. "So what do they study?" She moved over to the couch and sat upon it, gesturing to Newt to sit next to her.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 04:52 AM
"They studied Earth's old history a bunch, though they know a bunch about a couple of other civilizations, too." he sat next to her, letting a reasonable space between both. Not too big like it'd look like he was trying to get away from her, nor too close to invade her personal space. "I mostly listened at the time to anything they'd have to say about the USS Enterprise NCC-1701- and one of it's, huh, most famous CMO." he said, visibly more excited at the last part. Maybe forgetting a little about the question he asked earlier right now. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 05:06 AM
She noticed how much more excited he was about the last part he said, and, sitting closer to him, she asked, "So who's your.....well, idol?"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 23-Nov-20 05:12 AM
"Admiral Leonard H. McCoy!"he grinned. "It's why I wanted to be a surgeon, at some point. Why I'm now in the medical field. Y'know, he was a lil' boy from Atlanta, too. Then he became this- this legend." he looked her in the eyes, his own baby blues happily sparkling. "He's not the only one, but still." he finished, putting his hand on his chest where his, the, necklace was hidden, under his shirt. "Do you have an idol, too?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 23-Nov-20 11:58 PM
"I don't exactly have an idol," she replied, not noticing Newt putting his hand on his shirt. Her own brown eyes looked into his as she continued: "Growing up I didn't really look up to anyone in particular."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 24-Nov-20 12:09 AM
"Oh." He wasn't thinking any bad or whatever about it, it was just hard for himself to picture it. From the admiral, to the other admiral, to his moms, to his other mom, to his dad... it just seemed he always had someone he'd look at, in any cases. "That's ok. You're tracing your own road with your own steps. T's'pretty impressive!" he said with a smile, not realizing he he'd move an inch closer in the process.
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Nov-20 12:11 AM
"I guess it is," she replied, while smiling. "It's not that I didn't really have any role models-it's just that I never really paid much attention to that." She moved an inch closer to Newt in the process, unwittingly.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 24-Nov-20 12:21 AM
A couple of inches closer, again and- Newt suddenly turned around. ACHOO. At least, he had time to turn around and not sneeze on her but in his elbow. Not an allergy or anything, just random sneezing "Sorry." he said with a sheepish smile, now back a few inches back from his latest position. Then something came back to him. His brain wouldn't just give up easily on him, would it? "Y-You didn't answer me, earlier- is, is that something you're not comfortable talkin' 'bout?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Nov-20 12:26 AM
"Oh, no, I don't feel uncomfortable at all!" She replied with a bit of surprise, not at his question but at the sudden sneeze. "It's just that I can't really remember any idols I may have had."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 24-Nov-20 12:32 AM
"No- Huh, not... that question... huh, earlier." he wondered if she really forgot about the question he asked when they were outside that got them to enter, the 'what you seek in a relationship, of any kinds' or if it was a subtle, very subtle way she was trying to avoid it and he was just way too obtuse and oblivious to catch on. His eyes drifted to the wall behind her then his thighs, looking at the pattern of his jeans (aka not really much of a pattern)
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Ensign Virol Ota 24-Nov-20 11:48 PM
She was baffled by what he was saying. "Wait, what do you mean?" was the only question she could manage, and in a confused tone she asked it. In the process, she had moved an inch closer to Newt.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 25-Nov-20 12:08 AM
"I- Huh- The- Ah-" he stuttered. Repeat the question, or not? His mind couldn't decide- Bring back something she had tried to avoid, or keep on the 'not repeating the Alaina thing'? Was she really avoiding anything, or his brain was just making things up again? Why couldn't someone just tell him what way to go- though, if there was a(nother) voice now telling him what to do right now, that might have been even more concerning. He was able to keep at bay the groan that threaten to get out at this internal debate went on. "It's-" ........Play safe? "It's nothin', really." He probably messed up the conversation at this point, so. He just turned his face back to her. Did they get closer or anything? His skin reddened a bit. "I'm not even sure what was the question anymore, anyway. Just a lil' case of fried brain" he said with a little smile that was a bit sheepish for two different reasons, and a shrug.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Nov-20 12:13 AM
She laughed a little at his last sentence, and replied, "Yeah, I think we all have our brains a little fried at this point." She then added, "By the way, I remembered how you asked to see me in uniform with the trousers back at the get together on Holodeck 3, and I decided to use this meeting to do just that."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 25-Nov-20 12:26 AM
"-Yeah." For a few seconds, he felt real stupid for having not noticing. Then, maybe he was so used to seeing uniforms it wasn't something that'd caught his eye. He looked at her in general, not focusing on any parts, mind you. Then, he took his PADD out, apparently scribbling something down, though he kinda hide the screen from Ota while he was writing. It didn't take long before he was done, barely a few seconds. After a couple more seconds of waiting like to build anticipation, he turned back the PADD where was written '11/10' with a couple of little hearts around. Just like in those competition thingies sometimes. He chuckled at his own silliness, though the message itself was very true.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Nov-20 12:36 AM
She watched as he analyzed her, took out his PADD, and jotted something down, though what exactly he wrote down wasn't clear to her since she didn't see very well. She then decided to ask, "So, do I look... just as good in trousers?"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 25-Nov-20 12:44 AM
Ok, maybe he wasn't in medical for nothing. His writing wasn't... quite... the best. He turned back the PADD towards himself and... maybe it really wasn't that well understandable. He put the PADD back into a magic pocket™️. "Totally, you look-" It seemed he was momentarily cut by the announcement. His brows furrowed slightly at the news. "Oh."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Nov-20 12:47 AM
She received the First Officer's announcement, too. At this, she was worried about the details of the announcement. She personally had never met the Phoenix's captain, but whoever this "Captain Syrezeaju" was, she'd gone missing... and she was worried about her. "I think we have to report to stations. Should I end the program?"
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 25-Nov-20 12:53 AM
"Huh, I guess- you can go and I'll end it. Gonna take a minute here to put on a uniform before heading to sickbay." Indeed, purple shirts and jeans weren't exactly Starfleet protocol and such.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Nov-20 12:54 AM
"Sure then. Maybe we can continue some other time?" she asked, while extending her hand to Newt.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 25-Nov-20 01:04 AM
"Totally! Seeya~" He wasn't sure what the extended hand was for, but his brain just got the 'Earth's gentleman' vibes going on for a second here as he took her hand, made a little peck on it, then hurried to another room after of the program before she saw his blush as his brain realized what he'd done. "Computer, one standard medical officer uniform." And so one appeared. He closed the door of the room before 'wrestling' himself in it. His pips he had in the pocket of the purple shirts he would add once suited up.
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Nov-20 01:06 AM
She waited for him to come out of the changing room- she did NOT want to end the program while Newt was still changing.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 25-Nov-20 01:11 AM
He finished getting changed, pips and all on and not too hurried of a look on. Just a lil' peachy officer. "Computer, end program." he asked, though as the background disappeared, it seemed Ota was still there. He hoped he had more time before seeing her again to get off the blush of his last action to her off his face, but apparently not. "Oh, huh, I thought you already left."
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Nov-20 01:15 AM
"Oh no, I'm still here. I was actually going to end the program myself, but thanks for ending it, anyway." She then smiled, walked over to him, and, after deliberating whether or not to do what she was about to do, took his hand and gave him a light kiss on the cheek. She then started to exit the holodeck, but not before asking him, "So next time, maybe? We could meet here at the same time we did today."
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 25-Nov-20 01:19 AM
The kiss on the cheek didn't help. What of a blush he'd have to wait out before entering sickbay now. No way he'd let his colleagues nor his bosses see him all blushin' like a teenager. "I did say I could do it- I know I'm just a nurse, but I can actually end a holoprogram." he joked with a grin, "But sure!" He followed her out of the holodeck, to the #deck-nine-hallway. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 25-Nov-20 01:21 AM
She exited the holodeck, walking alongside him.
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Remi-chan 26-Nov-20 11:14 PM
Kytha entered and began setting up for movie night. She had already set the holodeck to an old fashioned earth, movie theater and was arranging refreshments
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Deleted User 26-Nov-20 11:22 PM
Charlie poked his head in. "Hey, Kytha! Said you needed a hand?"
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Remi-chan 26-Nov-20 11:24 PM
"Yep! I really need a movie suggestion" Kytha smiled at him and waved, she had been arranging various snacks across a table
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 26-Nov-20 11:45 PM
Lithop entered a moment later. “Hi.” She greeted, moving towards a seat.
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Remi-chan 26-Nov-20 11:46 PM
"Hi, Lithop!" She waved to her and started back to preparing. She browsed through a list of movies trying to decide
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 12:12 AM
He smiled. "Well, I have quite a few." He walked in and rubbed his chin, looking at the refreshments. "I would personally recommend Ace Ventura: Pet Detective from the year 1993. I also have a few other ideas if that one doesn't work."
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 12:16 AM
"That is a rather old movie... Are you sure everyone would like it? "
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 12:18 AM
He sighed, rubbing his chin. "I mean, it's a comedy. The Vulcans might not get a single joke." He stood, one of his bushy eyebrows raised in thought.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 12:49 AM
Stepping inside, Sara headed over to a small grouping of people to chit chat- it seemed as if the movie hadn't quite started yet.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 12:56 AM
"Hey, Lieutenant! Charlie wanted to show an old comedy a quite a few centuries old. Something called ace ventura. What is your opinion on it?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 01:05 AM
Lithop was settled into a chair. "I've never heard of it." She commented.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 01:08 AM
"Me neither and it's so old I don't know if anyone would like it" She sighed. This wasn't going so smoothly...
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 01:09 AM
He sighed. "I dunno. You have any ideas, Kytha?" He waved to Sara.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 01:09 AM
"Ah sorry, I don't know a lot of old movies unfortunately. But I trust you guys' judgement!"
"Bar anything, if it's terrible we can just make fun of it and it'll be a Bad Movie Night instead of a plain movie night."
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 01:11 AM
"That is true. We might as well put it on then! Computer, play Ace Ventura: pet detective" Kytha took a seat at the back of the theater as the movie started
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 01:17 AM
He walked through the doors at the back of the holodeck and sat down next to Kytha, silently watching the movie.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 01:19 AM
She smiled as she saw Dune arrive. She gently held his hand, beaming at him "How are you feeling?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 01:23 AM
"I am well, Kytha." He whispered, squeezing her hand, "Thank you."
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 01:29 AM
"I'm glad then. I been worried about you. " She whispered back, resting her head on his shoulder "I thought hosting a movie night might calm everyone's nerves with all this going on. Charlie suggested a really old earth movie. I don't know how good it is but everyone seems to be having a good time at least"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 01:33 AM
"Let them laugh," He replied, "The crew needs it."
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 01:36 AM
"Yeah... I just hope it helps." She sighed. She kinda threw this together last minute but at least it was something rather then nothing
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Ensign Virol Ota 27-Nov-20 01:40 AM
She entered, noticed that the movie had already started, and quietly took a seat, without a word.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 01:50 AM
"I sincerely hope it will. It is helping me, certainly."
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 01:56 AM
Kytha smiled warmly at that. At least she knew she was helping Dune. "They finished the construction on the Arboretum. We can go tomorrow if you want. They added an exibit of toxic plants"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 02:01 AM
Lola stepped into the holodeck and looked around.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 02:02 AM
Kytha gave her a wave, smiling happily (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 02:03 AM
"I would not mind that at all." He said, squeezing her hand back.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 02:07 AM
Kytha giggled softly "It's a date then~ I am looking forward to it."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 02:09 AM
"I would love to see you there." He fell silent and turned his attention back to the screen in front of them. (edited)
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 02:11 AM
He walked over to the doors to greet any newcomers.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 02:14 AM
Kytha smiled at him, her attention completely on Dune, glancing occasionally at the movie
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 02:19 AM
Lola saw Charlie and grinned wide. "Charlie!" she whispered. "Whats playing?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 02:42 AM
"I might bring a picnic basket." He noted, "What do you think?"
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 02:50 AM
"That sounds lovely, Dune. She said alittle too loudly. She couldn't contain her enthusiasm, fidgeting Abit in her seat "By the way, I heard there is a Starfleet ball happening this weekend. "
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 02:53 AM
"Lola! I chose the move. It's an old Earth one." He replied, smiling back at her. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 02:54 AM
"Is there? I would he honored to dance with you.' He said with a smile.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 02:56 AM
Kytha blushed, lightly squeezing his hand "As long as you want to. I don't want you to get bored"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 02:57 AM
"How can I not? You are worth the time."
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:01 AM
Her cheeks felt burning hot. She couldn't help but melt into his words "Okay, then. But we can leave whenever you want to, okay?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 03:03 AM
"That is perfectly alright." He ran his thumb over the back of her hand and fell silent once again.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:05 AM
She leaned on him and closed her eyes, just savoring his company.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 03:10 AM
Lola smiled again. "Awesome! I hope I'm not too late. Were you sitting somewhere? Can I join you?"
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 03:19 AM
"I wasn't sitting yet, but we can take two chairs in the middle." He suggested.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 03:20 AM
"Sounds good!" Lola tiptoes quietly to a seat in the middle and tried to absorb what what going on in the movie.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:36 AM
[D] After a few hours the movie concluded, the lights flicking back on
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Ensign Virol Ota 27-Nov-20 03:38 AM
Once the movie concluded, she got up and started stretching herself, having watched the movie intently for its entire runtime. It was at this moment that she realized Newt hadn't come. It would have been fun to watch the film with him, she thought.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 03:38 AM
He too stood up and stretched, letting go of Kytha's hand for a moment before smiling down at her.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:40 AM
Kytha stood up herself and stretched Abit "That was definitely different! Old earth comedy is not what I thought it would be"
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 03:40 AM
He smiled at Lola, the movie was hilarious! He placed his hand on hers, very contented. "Did you enjoy the film, Lola?"
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 27-Nov-20 03:40 AM
When the movie ended Lithop headed out. She hadn't particularly enjoy the movie, it felt a bit too old fashioned, but it wasn't a bad movie. She left the room.
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Ensign Virol Ota 27-Nov-20 03:41 AM
Once she was done stretching she headed out of Holodeck 2.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 03:43 AM
"Strange indeed." He noted. "I'll have to get back to the bridge, now. Shall I see you again tomorrow? At the arboretum?"
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:45 AM
"Of course! I already can't wait. Thanks for taking some time out of your day to spend with me. I know you have alot on your plate. Just make sure your taking care of yourself too. You'll make me worry sick otherwise" She gave him a warm, loving smile, staring up at him contently
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 03:46 AM
"The same to you." He noted with a smile. "I'll be sure to do just that. Perhaps we should spend tomorrow deciding on a dress for the ball?"
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:47 AM
Kytha turned hot pink "We could do that as well if you have the time."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 03:49 AM
"I do - I can make the time." He promised.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:52 AM
"Okay just don't push yourself. I will understand if you can't. Things are rough right now. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow~" She hugged him and gazed into his warm sunshine colored eyes
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Nov-20 03:54 AM
"So do I. I will let you know of developments of course." He chuckled, blinking once (and cruelly obscuring the sunshine she so loved for a moment, boo) and hugging hrt back tightly before walking out of the holodeck.
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Remi-chan 27-Nov-20 03:57 AM
Kytha watched him leave, sighing deeply. She missed him so much but they both had jobs to do. She cleaned up and left the holodeck shortly afterwards
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 04:00 AM
Lola nodded, her face a little red from laughing. "You picked this movie? Gosh, the insanity of that man is completely illogical and hilarious! I love this!"
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 04:03 AM
"Yup. Alrighty then!" He mocked the man from the movie in a silly way. "Ah, how've you been, Lola?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 04:08 AM
"Tired! Shortly after I left your quarters I was called into medical. I'm not at liberty to say too much but the captain is now stable and in good hands. Speaking of which, I seem to remember reading something recently about vulcan hands." She quirked an eyebrow at the vulcan with a small grin on her face. (edited)
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 04:14 AM
"Ah, yes. On Vulcan, hand-holding is an intimacy." He replied. "I do not remember much about it from my academy years, unfortunately. Care to fill me in?" He smiled warmly, raising a brow.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 27-Nov-20 04:20 AM
[D] With the movie now over and there were dress trying-on plans, Sara waved to the couple next to her and walked out with a smile. They were super cute~
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 04:22 AM
Lola blushed lightly and her smile melted into something more warm, and less flirtatious. "I read that when vulcans touch hands, it's the equivalent of kissing in other races. So whenever we're holding hands, well." Her expression slipped back into it's sharp flirtatious one from before. "Well, we'd cause a scandal on vulcan." She laughed. "I have a dress up thing im about to go to, for the star fleet ball. You wanna come with? You don't have to if you don't wanna."
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Deleted User 27-Nov-20 04:28 AM
"I'm comin'. You can bet on it." He blushed hard, turning dark green. Had he really forgotten about that so easily? "Well, I suppose we kiss more than we care to admit. And that's fascinating." He extended his hand, smiling more. "Hand-kiss?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Nov-20 04:36 AM
"I suppose we do," Lola grinned and returned the gesture. After a moment, her face flushed bright pink. "We should probably go, we don't want to be too late!!" She turned and zoomed out of the holodeck before her face could turn from pink to splotchy red.
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Lieutenant Mino 12-Dec-20 04:00 PM
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Lieutenant Mino 12-Dec-20 04:47 PM
[D] Holodeck two, Amy had been here for hours. They had planned to have their wedding on Risa, but with the captain, and this mission, it made Risa quite away’s away at maximum warp. Oh well, the beach might not be a favorite location among many, at least on the Holodeck she could make the wedding appear as she wanted it to. She began with the basics, a lovely Venue...somewhere, the world didn’t matter, but there was vibrantly green grass all around, and the sun wasn’t too uncomfortably bright, Of course the building was important too, she selected one from several different options, a classical church house built from a dark grey brick. Two large wooden double doors opened up into the wedding hall’s mud room, for people to meet one another, this room was flanked by two other rooms. A changing room for those who had to be changed; the other door opened to a dining hall. Everything inside of the wedding hall was white with black accents, the chairs were white, the walls were finished with stucco and a reddish brick inside as opposed to outside which was the gray, plants were wrapped around the entire room, leading up to the wedding altar, green stems and white rose buds. A couple of Black Pendant lights lead up to the wedding altar, lighting the way for the couple as they walked down the path, which was completely white as opposed to the dark stained floors in other areas. The entire room was surrounded by windows, which lit the area perfectly. Stepping into the adjacent room, the dining hall was quite spacious indeed this wedding would be a dry wedding, meaning no alcohol, there was no bar, this was a time to celebrate, not get drunk on synthetic alcohol, these were replaced with beverages all ages could enjoy, the buffet was indeed real, desserts, food, whatever the guests’ hearts desired. The rest of the room was quite open for dancing or mingling, with a couple of tables to sit and eat. There were no areas for designated senior officers.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 12-Dec-20 09:16 PM
Lithop walked into the holodeck. She took a few seconds the look at the venue in awe before moving to find a seat. She sat down a few rows from the front. and started the long wait for the ceremony to start.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 12-Dec-20 09:20 PM
Aaron walked in after her, giving a little wave before going over to the small stage at the dancefloor and putting the Guitar case down, as well as taking the Fedora off his head and putting it down on top of the case, then going over to the front and sitting down.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 12-Dec-20 09:21 PM
The chief stepped in and found a seat, placing the bottle he'd brought with him under his chair for the time being. He'd figure out where gifts were supposed to go later, but for now, the ceremony would be starting soon.
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Lt. JG. Dayton Finn 12-Dec-20 09:22 PM
The Betazoid walked in, taking a moment to observe the venue and the other parts of the wedding, before he found a seat and sat down a few rows away from the front- close to the middle rows.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 09:24 PM
Maggie entered with a smile as she looked at Sara. “All right! Where should we stand?”
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Anglachel 12-Dec-20 09:24 PM
Tal waited by the door when they came in, smiling to Sara and Maggie. "Hey. You guys are up there right? Where do I sit?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 12-Dec-20 09:26 PM
Sara turned to greet Tal with a smile. "We will when the procession starts, the groomsmen will have to walk us down first I think- but I'm sure Amy or Malcolm will tell us when they get here."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 12-Dec-20 09:26 PM
Aaron piped up from the front. "Wait do we?"
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Anglachel 12-Dec-20 09:26 PM
"Do I sit on the left or right? Or does it matter?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 12-Dec-20 09:27 PM
"That's how most human weddings go?" Sara shrugged. "It's best to leave it to the bride and grooms discretion though..I'd rather kinda wait off to the side and see what Amy would like."
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Remi-chan 12-Dec-20 09:27 PM
[D] Kytha and Dune walked in together, hand in hand. Kytha herself was in a deep violet strapless dress that came to her knees and covered in little silver stars. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail tied with a matching ribbon. The two took there seats in about the middle of the seating arrangements (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 09:28 PM
Maggie nodded as she stood with Sara. Placing her hands in front of her. “So! Who’s walking who?”
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Dec-20 09:31 PM
Newt stand close to the bridesmaids and Aaron. He'd never been at a wedding as groomsmen so he listened carefully.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 12-Dec-20 09:31 PM
T'lith was quite confused, she apparently hadn't learned too much about weddings, especially what the bridesmaid were meant too do. She looked around, trying to see if she could find another bridesmaid and ask what would they do.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 12-Dec-20 09:31 PM
[D] Timing perfect, Maleb stepped in as well, and quickly identified the group of bridesmaids and groomsmen based on their colors, the yellows of which his suit approximately matched. He nodded at the group as he approached, though he essentially kept quiet aside from a small, "Greetings."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 12-Dec-20 09:32 PM
"I'm not so sure it matters, likely whoever grabs whoever first once it starts. I don't actually know a lot here, my sister's wedding wasn't very American traditional."
"Hallo Maleb! Or should I say..Hallo Lemon~" Sara giggled almost childishly. (edited)
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Planettree 12-Dec-20 09:34 PM
[COMMS] "Holodeck two, this is Ensign Ciel in Sickbay. the Captain wishes to attend the wedding, and I don't think we can stop her. She intends to officiate. Please prepare a comfortable chair, preferably one with a headrest and reclinable back. We will be down presently."
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Lieutenant Mino 12-Dec-20 09:35 PM
[D] There was an audible response from Amy in the dressing room, who had not yet made her appearance.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 09:36 PM
Maggie looked towards Sara with a raised eyebrow. “Why, are we calling him lemon?”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 12-Dec-20 09:36 PM
"Greetings, Sara." Maleb said, faux Vulcan annoyance in his voice. He should have seen that coming, the old nickname matching the color of his suit. "It is a long story, Lieutenant Verne, sir."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 12-Dec-20 09:37 PM
"Cause he's wearing yellow. The same can be applied to all the groomsmen."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 12-Dec-20 09:37 PM
"I call him lemon. It is my nickname for him." Sara responded with a smile. "Though the fact he looks very sour right about now only helps." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Dec-20 09:40 PM
"I feel like a traitor to the peach." Newt low-voice joked, more to himself than anything.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 09:40 PM
Maggie nodded a bit, looking a bit  confused. “Right, Sara. Aaron, I consider you more of like. A banana.”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 12-Dec-20 09:40 PM
"I fail to see how my physical appearance would relate to a flavor," he said, quickly, before glancing around the room. Did he know what he was supposed to do? Vaguely, as he'd done a bit of research to determine what exactly his role would be. Was he confident in his knowledge? Nope. "Does anyone understand what we our responsibilities entail?" (edited)
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MCPO. Eshen'strars Houston 12-Dec-20 09:43 PM
It was a little late when Houston arrived. Emergency appointments with the NCOs had ate away at his time until he had finally managed to wrangle everyone away so he could lock the door. There was no way he was going to miss this, of course. He may not have known Olson for too long but she was a good woman - and one of his students, as well! He wasn't going to miss this for the world. Thankfully he had made it without too much incident - and seemingly before the main events occurred. Clad in a suit of charcoal grey and thankfully looking presentable despite the limited time to get ready, he slid into the group of other officers amassed.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 12-Dec-20 09:44 PM
[D] Mera had entered about a minute prior, she didn't exactly know what to wear so a red robe would have to do. It looked half El-Aurian, hald Betazoir Haute Couture, which Mera didn't mind at all. At the very least, she matched the bricks.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 12-Dec-20 09:48 PM
"Well, we're waiting a bit to get instruction from Malcolm or Amy. It was all a bit sudden, we weren't given a lot of direction other than to wear light blue and where to show up." Sara answered, a little flustered herself. "I don't want to assume anything and ruin their big day."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 09:53 PM
Maggie nodded as she put her hands in front of her. “Yeah! I’m sure it’ll be fine! Those two are smart!”
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 12-Dec-20 09:53 PM
"Ah," Maleb nodded. "Understood." He was certainly still unsure, but if he wasn't the only one confused, then surely someone would explain to the whole group. So, Maleb straightened up his posture and clasped his hands behind his back, content to simply wait.
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Captain Syrezeaju 12-Dec-20 09:57 PM
It was flanked by Lieutenant Jex and Ensign Ciel that the captain arrived, rather stubbornly having demanded - as best she could - that she at least take the first steps into the holodeck unaided. Dressed in traditional Jelna robes - a deep purple which matched the facial tattoos, as it was always customary for your robes to match - she actually looked rather put together even given recent circumstances. Silver Rigellian beads adorned purple-blue hair which had been rather meticulously parted down the middle in an attempt to conceal what had been shaved during surgeries - it was noticeable, considering how she normally wore it partially tied back, but it did not look as bad as she might have expected. It took the steel nerves of a commanding officer to shake off the strange feeling of nervousness and - what was that? Self consciousness? - that threatened to gnaw at her as she stepped in. Why was it that in the run up to something it was all adrenaline but when you got there it faded into anxiousness? This was the first time she had properly seen the crew since before she departed the ship on a course to Earth. There were bound to be questions, of course... And ones that she may not even be able to answer unless they understood standard sign language. ...To hell with it, though. This was a wedding! It was time to be happy for Olson and Parsons, not to be caught up in anxieties. It would be fine.
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Planettree 12-Dec-20 10:06 PM
Ciel walked a step behind the captain, a medical tricorder trained on her constantly. He glanced at Lola for some extra reassurance. He was less nervous now than he had been up in sickbay. He was dressed in a grey, three piece suit with a silky purple tie. It wasn't his own suit, but one he'd replicated in Sickbay, not wanting to leave the Captain to herself. Looking about, he tried to find Kytha, who he had forgotten to ask if she wanted to interpret for the Captain.
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Remi-chan 12-Dec-20 10:06 PM
Kytha's eyes widened when she saw the captain enter, staring from her seat. She had never met the captain but she knew how much turmoil she had been through. She was surprised the Rigellian woman came, but she certainly lived up to her rank. She could feel her anxiousness and yet she stood firm in front of the crowd. She hoped one day she would be able to exert that kind of strength.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 12-Dec-20 10:07 PM
Lola was directly next to Ciel. She gave him a reassuring smile, all the while ready to aid the captain should she need it.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 10:07 PM
Maggie had to stop herself from gasping as she saw the captain approach. What a strong woman, Maggie thought. She just continued to stand with Sara, incredibly impressed by the show of strength on that woman.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 12-Dec-20 10:09 PM
Amanda raised an eyebrow but smiled as she saw the captain, even offering a little wave. She was happy to see the captain out and about and relatively OK.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 12-Dec-20 10:10 PM
Maleb's eyes widened slightly as the Captain entered, though more noticeable was his snap to attention. Most of the ship was at least partially aware of what had happened... Four Deities.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 12-Dec-20 10:10 PM
Sara too was thrilled to see the captain up and about, she offered an excited wave from her position amongst the groomsmen and other bridesmaid. How lovely the captain looked, but moreover, how exciting was it that Amy and Malcolm would get the captain to preside over their wedding after all!
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Ensign Virol Ota 12-Dec-20 10:11 PM
Stepping into the holodeck, she looked around, standing in place, while waiting for Alyx to enter.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 12-Dec-20 10:11 PM
[D] Malcolm had walked to the holographic alter waiting for the ceremony to start. He couldn't wait to get married to Amy though he was a little nervous he just wanted to remember this moment with Amy for the rest of their lives.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 12-Dec-20 10:13 PM
They stepped in a short moment after Ota. They looked around, briefly forgetting holodecks could seem so big with the right program. Their eyes widened a little at the room.... And then the amount of guests. Oh jeez. No, not the time. They approached Ota, simply gesturing for her to go head of them and sit down.
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Ensign Virol Ota 12-Dec-20 10:14 PM
She then pointed to a nearby chair and asked, "You think there would be a good place to sit, at least for now?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 10:14 PM
Maggie smiled as she saw Mal enter, a sense of happiness flowing through her body. This was going to be awesome.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Dec-20 10:15 PM
Being a medical officer even if not one of those specifically taking care of her, he had seen updates of how the Captain was faring, but this- Seeing her dressed and standing? It just brought a certain liveliness to her! He sent a wave and a warm smile to the captain. With the groom at his place and the officiant there though, it surely meant it would start sooner rather than later, so he sticked with the other groomsmen and bridesmaids.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 12-Dec-20 10:15 PM
“I kinda just wanna blend in with everyone else. So you sit wherever and I’ll follow.” They said quietly and nervously to Ota, not wanting to grab everyone’s attention. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 12-Dec-20 10:16 PM
"Okay." She then went over to the spot and sat down, and waited for Alyx to follow suit.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 12-Dec-20 10:17 PM
They glanced around briefly, trying to locate a place to put their gift, but at this point they were probably delaying things. They quickly went over and sat down next to Ota, putting their gift carefully on their lap.
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Lieutenant Mino 12-Dec-20 10:32 PM
[D] Amy could hear the quietness in the room after Malcolm had entered, assuming there was a quiet. No sense in keeping them waiting. Amy tried to make the choice for several hours, but finally decided to go with the traditional white but fairly minimalistic(surprise!). She found she dreaded the garment, white was just not her color; perhaps she’d pass it down to her daughter someday. Making her way out to the center of the isle, she walked across the path carefully as not to wrinkle the dress. She faced completely forward at her goal which was the altar. But she could see the backs of people’s heads, some of which she recognized; others she didn’t. She stopped at the altar, and smiled at Malcolm. This was it!
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 10:37 PM
Maggie gasped as she saw Amy, not even hiding her enjoyment anymore. She looked so so beautiful! Maggie  bounced on her heels, a big groofy smile on her face. This was so awesome.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 12-Dec-20 10:46 PM
Malcolm smiled back at Amy when she stepped up to the alter she was very beautiful, he loved her so much. He looked around the room at their family the crew the people they had worked closely together throughout their time on the starship and throughout their relationship. He then looked back into Amy's eye a second time taking her hands he could barely believe it was happening he was so excited to marry in his opinion the most Amazing woman in the galaxy.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 12-Dec-20 10:46 PM
Lithop watched Amy walk down the Isle. It was so beautiful, the whole wedding was so beautiful. even though this was Lithop's second time attending a wedding, and her first where she wasn't in it, she loved the whole thing.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 12-Dec-20 10:51 PM
Sara gasped quietly as she saw Amy come out and begin to walk down the aisle, a few fingers coming up to her lips to cover her slightly agape mouth. She had always considered Amy an absolutely gorgeous woman, but today that fact was only exacerbated by not only her beautiful gown but also the smile she held for Malcolm. Not going to cry, not going to cry.
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Remi-chan 12-Dec-20 10:52 PM
Kytha smiled brightly as she watched Amy walk down the aisle. She had never experienced a human wedding before and the sight wowed and intrigued her. The dress certainly suited the beautiful medical officer and she couldn't be more happy for her. No wonder humans liked to wear such fancy attire to this occasion.
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yourfaveedgelord 12-Dec-20 10:53 PM
He quietly entered, still fixing his uniform. He still had left over sweat and bags under his eyes from his breakdown not even 10 minutes ago. He frantically, but as subtly as he could possibly and physically could, looked for a place to sit.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 12-Dec-20 10:56 PM
Newt was similarly to Sara trying not to cry. He did not gape though but was smiling brightly at the sight of these two beautiful people about to begin one, if not the most, important ceremony of their entire lives. He was so happy for them!
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 12-Dec-20 11:00 PM
They watched as Amy walked down the isle. They could’ve sworn they recognised her... Oh wait, the equipment requisition. That was it. So she was one half of the couple getting married. Sweet. They couldn’t help but study her dress, really liking the fairly minimalistic appearance she went for. (edited)
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yourfaveedgelord 12-Dec-20 11:00 PM
He noticed the amount of people out of uniform, and his face seemed to come to horrified realization. He wasnt supposed to be in uniform! DAMNIT! He was certain he made some enemies. Maybe even death hunt bloodpacts. He cursed himself silently as he found as tucked away a spot to sit as to not ruin the wedding further. He facepalmed himself as he sat down. Im such an idiot! He thought. (edited)
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Planettree 12-Dec-20 11:08 PM
Ciel stood quietly behind the Captain. His tricorder was still trained on her. She was doing fine. her heart rate was up, and her blood pressure a little higher than average, but not dangerously so. This was probably good for her, in some ways. He had been wanting to get her out of the bed for small walks since the last time they'd talked. Though this wasn't exactly a small walk. When Amy came sailing up the isle, he couldn't help but smile. She looked lovely! The simplistic dress style suited her well. But it wasn't just the dress and makeup that made her so beautiful. It was simply her, being happy. The happiest he had seen her in the short few months he'd known her.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 12-Dec-20 11:08 PM
Amanda gasped as she saw Amy. God she looked gorgeous and she looked so happy. She bit her cheek to keep herself from tearing up as she sat with the rings across her lap.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 12-Dec-20 11:09 PM
Seeing Amy in something other than scrubs was something else. She looked like a princess!! Lola was feeling very emotional. She was glad that the captain was feeling better, enough to come and see this herself.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 12-Dec-20 11:11 PM
Mattie watched from where he was seated, loosening the collar of his tux slightly as he cast a glance to his girlfriend before his eyes went back on the bride. Then the groom. Everyone always forgot to look at the groom. But their expressions were what Mattie enjoyed most about weddings.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 12-Dec-20 11:12 PM
T'lith barely could contain her emotions when she saw Amy. She looked beautiful, T'lith was very emotional, but she kept it under control. Except for the small smile on the Vulcan's face, T'lith hadn't noticed yet.
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Captain Syrezeaju 12-Dec-20 11:15 PM
Syrezeaju had stepped up to the podium to greet the two as they made their way to the altar, both arms raised and palms facing outwards in greeting. A smile and a polite incline of the head was offered to the two officers who were to be wedded here today – a firm welcome to them both, coupled with what might have been a sense of pride. Quiet had fallen over the room as soon as Amy had made her way down the aisle. This may not have been a particularly traditional way to officiate a wedding but she hoped the officers would understand. Syre more than certainly had the faith that Ciel would keep up as he interpreted, and it was as such that the proceedings began – not verbally, but in Standard sign language instead. ”To the officers, friends, and perhaps family who have joined us here today – welcome. It is upon this vessel – surrounded by the faith and compassion of our colleagues and nurtured by the space that surrounds us – that we gather here to celebrate the wedding of Lieutenant Junior Grade Malcolm Parsons and Lieutenant Junior Grade Angela Olson. You have come here today to share in this commitment that they now pledge to one another; to offer your love and support in their union, and to allow Lieutenants Parson and Olson to begin their life as one whilst surrounded by the people most dear to them. May they ask for your blessing, encouragement, and lifelong support towards their union and life entwined together.” Instead of upon the crowd, her gaze then fell upon the two officers in question. Red eyes seemed nowhere as threatening as they might seem whilst issuing orders from across the bridge. Instead, the look she gave the was one of respect. The two officers were ones who had left perfect first impressions, whose records indicated they did the best job possible for the ship and crew; and Syrezeaju may not have witnessed them together before, but from their standing together here and now it was clear that they completed one another.
divider “To Lieutenants Parsons and Olson. Marriage is… It is more than a speech you make, the paperwork you sign. It is a promise that you make to one another – a solemn vow between those who trust in one another, who have faith in your love, and can honour one another in your individuality and togetherness alike. It is a promise to spend the rest of your lives together. It is a promise of union; for two separate souls to share in your desires, hopes, dreams; memories, joys, and sorrows – that you may find faith in your individuality but strength in your union as a whole. This promise is a safe haven in which each of you may become your best self.” “It takes trust: to know in your hearts that you wish only the best for one another. It takes dedication to stay truthful and open to one another, to learn and grow – even when it is difficult to do so. It takes faith to go forward together without knowing what the future may hold. May you support one another in this future, whatever it is, and may the stars guide your path as you traverse it.” There was a brief pause. Eyes crinkled upwards as she regarded the two. “Lieutenant Parsons, Lieutenant Olson. Please join hands, if you may? I believe you have written your own vows. It would be an honour to hear you recite them and confirm your union today.”
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Planettree 12-Dec-20 11:21 PM
Ciel stepped up to where he could see the Captain's hands. He remained facing the audience at large. His theatre instincts took over and he spoke slowly and clearly, so that everyone in the room could hear the Captain's words. There was a slight lag between her signs and his voice, but that was to be expected. (edited)
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Anglachel 12-Dec-20 11:25 PM
Prophets, why were these seats so uncomfortable? He was trying to watch the touching moment but had to keep adjusting his spot, doing his best to stay quiet. Next time someone had a once in a lifetime experience he was invited to he hoped they'd make it more comfortable.
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Remi-chan 12-Dec-20 11:27 PM
Kytha smiled brightly at Ciel from the audience, hoping to encourage him. He was doing marvelous! The Captain couldn't have asked for a better translator. This was his moment to shine and shine he did. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 12-Dec-20 11:30 PM
Maggie smiled as she waited with bated breaths, squeezing her hands. Also sincerely hoping nobody had any objections.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 12-Dec-20 11:30 PM
Malcolm took a second to look at the guests and then to the captain. Then he looked back at Amy and said. "I met you from the moment I met you in the mess hall I knew you were special. We really seemed to connect though we had a few rough patches you always were there for me when I needed you most. You brighten my day every time I see you. You always have a joke or story to tell that lifts my spirits. I wake up every morning excited that I get to spend part of the day with you. That is how I knew I loved you, I will travel to the ends of the galaxy for you. I love you more than anything in this or any galaxy. There is nowhere I would rather be than at your side traveling the stars as well as relaxing in our house on Risa. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you I promise to always be true to you."
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Ensign Virol Ota 12-Dec-20 11:34 PM
She sat and watched the wedding as it went on.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 12-Dec-20 11:38 PM
Lola wasnt crying, everyone else was crying.
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Lieutenant Mino 12-Dec-20 11:38 PM
After they had joined hands, Amy listened to Malcolm as he stated his words, and as he finished, she found her own eyes watering up. “Malcolm Parsons; I promise to love you, honor you, and cherish you as my husband. I pledge to be your ever faithful, honest, and loving wife, I promise never to let go of your hand, I promise to put you ahead of all others, to be by your side through thick and thin, through good times and bad. I vow to be a loving and devoted wife, without judgement, without scorn, but always with an open heart and mind. I relish being your wife. I am delighted and I am happy to share this life with you. You are my best friend, my confidant. Marrying you is truly my every desire fulfilled. I vow to be patient, humble, loving, and always a little mysterious. You fill my life with meaning. Thank you for taking me as I am, loving me, and welcoming me into your heart. You are truly the greatest thing I have in this life. And I cannot wait to continue this next chapter with you. thank you.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 12-Dec-20 11:39 PM
Okay maybe Lola was crying a lot little. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 12-Dec-20 11:40 PM
Amanda couldn't hold it anymore as tears started to roll down her cheeks.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 12-Dec-20 11:40 PM
Lithop couldn't help it, she started tearing up.
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Kosik smiled lightly. Pretty cute for two strangers.
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Captain Syrezeaju 12-Dec-20 11:45 PM
Their vows truly had been spoken from the heart, it seemed. Despite how Syrezeaju had not known the two for any length of time at all it seemed evident just how much they cared for one another - their dedication was beautiful. With Amy's 'thank you' at the end - a beautiful notion to Lieutenant Parsons - she looked to the latter with a smile. "Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons. Do you take Lieutenant Angela Olson to be your wife?"
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Planettree 12-Dec-20 11:46 PM
Ciel resumed interpretation, a big smile on his face after hearing the vows.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 12-Dec-20 11:46 PM
They couldn’t help but smile, their anxiety fading away as they were distracted by the goings on of the ceremony.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 12-Dec-20 11:49 PM
"I do." Malcolm smiled at Amy giddy with excitement.
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Captain Syrezeaju 12-Dec-20 11:51 PM
Her gaze shifted sideways ever so slightly to fall upon Olson, now. "And to Lieutenant Angela Olson. Do you take Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons to be your husband?"
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Lieutenant Mino 12-Dec-20 11:54 PM
“I do.”There was the same excitement in her voice, she was still in disbelief at this happening, and the prediction still lingered in the back of her thoughts, Amy still believed it was just delusions from the drugs, and that’s what she’ll believe now.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 12-Dec-20 11:54 PM
Amanda stood and waited to be called to deliver the rings.
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Captain Syrezeaju 12-Dec-20 11:55 PM
How perfectly on cue, Amanda, considering that was what was asked next! "May the ring-bearer please step forth to present the rings?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 12-Dec-20 11:58 PM
Amanda stepped forward, giving both Amy and Malcolm a dazzling smile before presenting the rings to them.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 12:01 AM
Dune watched on approvingly. Someday, he hoped, it would be his turn up there - with the one he considered nearest and dearest to him. But in the here and now, he could only smile and watch and squeeze Kytha's hand as the new couple made their vows. Even if the purple blazer he wore was beginning to cook him inside out. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Dec-20 12:04 AM
Maggie smiled brightly as she looked at the rings being presented, feeling so happy that this was happening. And that she wasn’t part of the only married couple on the ship anymore. She had a groofy smile on her face as they were  presented.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 12:07 AM
Kytha turned and smiled back at him encouragingly, squeezing his hand back. She never felt complete unless she was beside the Kelpian. She could tell he was uncomfortable. Hopefully he would be able to take off the blazer once the ceremony ended. No sense in sweating to death when they were supposed to be having fun and enjoying the occasion. (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 12:12 AM
The captain watched quietly as the rings were presented, waiting with a perfect patience. Whenever she wasn't required to sign the next part of the speech her hands were rather discreetly placed at the edge of the podium, fingers curled under the top of it. "These rings are a symbol of your promise to one another. Please - as you place these rings on one anothers' finger, remember that it may be representative of your union. May the circle - never-ending - be a symbol of your commitment and unending love."
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 12:16 AM
Ciel interpreted, still smiling broadly. He noticed the amount of weight the Captain was placing on the podium. As soon as he'd finished translating, he looked at his tricorder to see how she was doing. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Dec-20 12:18 AM
Well, suppose ladies first. Amy took the ring from Amanda and gently placed it on Malcolm’s ring finger.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 13-Dec-20 12:51 AM
Malcolm then took the ring from Amanda and did the same.
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 01:02 AM
Content that the two had declared their vows and exchanged the rings - and with no mishaps, how fantastic! - Syre looked back out upon the crowd. "To our bride and groom. You have come here today of your own free will and, in the presence of colleagues, friends, and family alike, you have declared your love and commitment to one another. You have each given and received a ring as a symbol of the promise you have made today. By the power of your love and dedication to one another - and by the power vested in me by the United Federation of Planets - I now pronounce you as husband and wife."
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Dec-20 01:10 AM
Well, this was it. Amy wasted no time in kissing her husband. It seemed things were going splendidly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 01:16 AM
Dune smiled his usual craggy grin (thanks or no thanks to the shape of his mouth) and clapped in approval.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:16 AM
Kytha clapped along with him, a wide and bright smile on her face. She hoped the two would be happy forever (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Dec-20 01:17 AM
Maggie meanwhile, began wildly clapping in joy. Jumping up and down as she did so.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 01:18 AM
Amanda wiped at her eyes and clapped, taking a look back to where Mattie was sitting.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 01:20 AM
Parlac applauded politely. It had been a beautiful ceremony, and the first human wedding he'd attended. Very different from Cardassian ones.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 13-Dec-20 01:21 AM
Clapping politely as well as he let his gaze wander to his girlfriend, flashing her a smile.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Dec-20 01:21 AM
Lithop started clapping. What a beautiful wedding!
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 01:22 AM
T'lith also clapped. Though she had hidden most of her happiness, there was a small smile on her face.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 13-Dec-20 01:22 AM
Newt clapped along everyone, not even bothering to wipe his cheeks of the many tears rolling down them, he was still adoring a smile for the happy, married couple. (edited)
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 01:24 AM
Ciel gently placed a hand on the Captain’s shoulder, guiding her back into the wheelchair he’d called ahead for. He checked her over before he also began to clap.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 01:24 AM
Maleb clapped as well, nodding with approval. There was definitely a marked brightness to his face, though he didn't smile completely.
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 01:31 AM
[D] And with the wedding ceremony over the party afterwards commenced!
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:51 AM
As everyone dispersed across the room to socialize, Kytha took Dune's hand and led him to the food table. Neither had eaten quiet well and it was high time they started eatting properly again. "I think you can take your blazer off. No need to sweat to death. I am sure no one will mind and I will carry it for you." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 01:52 AM
Lola walked up to Ciel. "Ciel, you did wonderfully up there!! I had no idea you could.. speak? Understand? Sign language. That was incredible!"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 01:53 AM
Gladly. He unbuttoned the thick, heavy purple garment and slipped it off, draping it nearly over his arm with a long, heavy sigh. Ah, sweet relief. "No need indeed. Though i wish I'd chosen a color other than purple, now..."
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:55 AM
She giggled "We at least match. We dress like a couple at least though we didn't plan on it." She gestured to her attire, a wide grin on her face
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 02:18 AM
"Thank you. It was a skill the doctor I did my residency under said I had to learn. It's come in handy the last few weeks." He said with a smile. "How are you feeling?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 02:25 AM
With the wedding over and after-party starting, Sara looked to Maggie and the groomsmen and gave a grin. "Save me a dance when the music starts, yeah?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:26 AM
Dune chuckled and wrapped an arm around her waist. "Drinks, love?:
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 02:26 AM
Amanda joined the party and went to grab a drink.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 13-Dec-20 02:29 AM
Newt had quickly slowly slipped to the place he could find food- hopefully, he could avoid murdering toes dancing.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 02:29 AM
Parlac found a table that appeared (?) to have gifts on it and deposited the bottle with a notecard attached wishing the bride and groom well. He then retreated to a table in the corner and sat down to watch the festivities for awhile.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 02:32 AM
Maleb soon wandered over to a more quiet section of the room, happily keeping an eye on everything without getting too close to the crowd. He'd gotten a glass of some sort of fruit-flavored water at some point, though it didn't have any intoxicating sugars in it, and he sipped it quietly while he hovered near one of the tables, occasionally exchanging a few words with any of the young Tactical officers he happened to know who passed by.
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 02:33 AM
Finally, he could stand up. Easing both his knees, he rose and looked around for any groups he recognized, heading over to the drinks.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 02:37 AM
Kytha felt her face turn bright pink at his touch. "That would be delightful!" She smiled warmly up at him
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:38 AM
"What would you like?" He smirked slightly, tilting his head in amusement, watching her turn pink as she always did around him.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 02:40 AM
Sara walked over to the drinks, filling her glass with cut fruits and pink lemonade to the brim. Popping in a straw, she was incredibly smitten with it as she took a delighted sip and headed over to the amassed groups of people.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 02:41 AM
The chief raised a hand at Sara and smiled.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 02:43 AM
Spotting a raised hand beckoning her over, Sara waved through the crowd and approached the Cardassian, already beaming a sugary grin. "My my! Don't you look as sharp as an assassin's blade with that red get up?~"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 02:47 AM
A blue flush immediately tinged his chufa and neck-- and with the lower neckline of this suit rather than his typical high-collared uniform, it was much more obvious. "Thank you, Lieutenant! You look lovely yourself. Blue suits you both in uniform and out, it seems."
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 02:48 AM
"Maybe a root beer float?" She suggested, she wasn't for sure what drinks human weddings had but anything would be fine, truthfully. She, however, couldn't help but turn red from the Kelpian's amused gaze
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:52 AM
Smiling, he poured her drink and a glass of punch for himself, taking a small sip. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 02:54 AM
"Aw!~ Thank you too, Lieutenant- you're very kind to me." She smiled, giving him a nod of her head towards him in acknowledgement. "So how'd you like the wedding, this isn't your first, right?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 02:56 AM
She took a sip of her drink, leaning into him, already turned into a soft, mushy puddle from his hand on her waist.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 02:59 AM
"First wedding? No, not by a long shot. But it was my first attendance of a human ceremony. It was beautiful, and I very much enjoyed it. A much shorter ceremony than a Cardassian wedding, which was a nice surprise. The concept of bridesmaids and bridegrooms is very interesting, what purpose do they serve? It seemed only the Lieutenant Commander brought the rings up." He seemed genuinely curious, but also eager to turn the conversation in another direction as the flush faded from his skin.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:02 AM
Soft, mushy puddle indeed. He took a sip from hjs glass of wine and smiled down at her, gently ruffling her dark hair.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 03:04 AM
"Well, it varies from culture to culture, but originally, bridesmaids are to attend to the bride and her needs during the day so that she has as little stress as possible. Thus, brides' maid. But it's still very much considered an honor. Groomsmen are traditionally meant to assist the groom and fight in his stead should anyone attempt to steal away the bride. That of course hasn't happened in millennia, but it's a tradition none the less!~"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 03:08 AM
"I'm feeling much better. I meant to ask this earlier, but did you move me last night?"
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:10 AM
"Yeah. You fell asleep at the bar, and I didn't want to leave you there." He scratched his ear, smiling.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 03:10 AM
Kytha stood there tomato red , Dune played with her hair. She shyly sipped her drink, her heart pounding in her chest, once again trying to hide her blushing face behind a cup
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 03:11 AM
Lola smiled. "Well, thank you. I appreciate it immensely. And also I apologize for falling asleep there in the first place. I really should do that anymore, im getting too old." Lola laughed brightly.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 03:11 AM
"Fascinating. What a romantic concept, someone sweeping in to steal the bride," he laughed, a twinkle in his eye, "But I'm glad to hear that doesn't happen anymore. Speaking of traditions--" He stood up and stretched, "I believe wedding receptions usually involve dancing, do they not?"
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:13 AM
"No problem! I'm happy to help. would you like to get some drinks?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:14 AM
Chuckling, he wrapped an arm around her and looked around at the crowd. Lola and Ciel were having a good time, at least - that was good. The two deserved a break. Sara and Parlac also looked well. It pleased him to see that they were all in a good mood, at least, for the occasion.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 03:14 AM
Lola shuddered. "After last night, nothing alcoholic or even syntheholic. I think I can still taste the Tamarian rum from last night." Still she headed to the punch table. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 03:16 AM
"Isn't it? This was back in the way-way olden days when men fought valiantly to gain women's favor because, well, simply, women were in high demand because there were so few once upon a time. To have a wife meant a great status! Some cultures more than others. Heh! In some cultures, men had to pay something called a bride-price to ensure a wife- and it could be extremely expensive depending on the woman in questions' beauty, family ties, and so on." Sara could, in fact, talk about this all night, but she didn't want to bore the poor man. "But yes! That too is also part of the reception- would you be interested?"
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:17 AM
"I wouldn't be surprised." He picked out a fruit juice cocktail for himself, also non-alcoholic. He found some seats in a secluded corner and went to sit down, claiming one for Lola as well.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 03:18 AM
Lola grabbed something fruity as well and joined him at the table. She posted through the crowd as she sipped her drink. "Do you think the captain will be fine on her own?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 03:20 AM
She smiled, seeing Dune so at peace and taking in the others in their surroundings "Did you enjoy the wedding?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 03:20 AM
Parlac tried not to look overly-interested as the lieutenant described what was much too similar to the trashy romance novel he had been reading recently. "I would, in fact! I noted you were quite a proficient dancer at the fleet ball and while I'm not usually interested in dancing, I'm in a good mood today."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:21 AM
He ran into the holo deck gasping for air. “Oh thank god I’m not too late.”
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:21 AM
"I've still got my scanner on her. She's doing very well! As long she doesn't decide to take a couple laps around the room, I think she'll be fine for another hour or so. Besides, I think she'll be glad to be rid of us for a bit." He laughed, "I don't think she liked it much when I made her sit down. Are you worried?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:23 AM
"Oh, I did indeed. I am only glad for both of them." He said with a big smile. "They deserve this union."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 03:24 AM
"It must be my lucky night! As much as I love to dance, I unfortunately don't know many people who know how." She offered out her hand primly to the Cardassian, the music playing was gentle, yet quick. "I know a pretty good range, anything you're particularly proficient at, lieutenant?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 03:26 AM
"Mostly Cardassian dances, but I've learned a few from other cultures. If you're in a learning mood, I can lead and show you? Especially as you're already proficient, it should be fairly easy for you." He took her offered hand and lead her out onto the dance floor.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 03:26 AM
"I don't really know either of them, but they seem so happy together! I hope their happiness only grows" She smiled, her face still flushed red (edited)
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:27 AM
After recovering his breath, he took a drink and looked around at the crew. He wished to talk to anyone of them, to get to know them but he was never was good and striking up a conversation so he just stood in a corner and observed us surroundings.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 03:30 AM
"I'd love that- I've never had the privilege of knowing very many Cardassians outside of yourself and our former Captain Khassid- So this is definitely a treat for me." Sara chimed, dutifully following him out onto the floor, falling into line in front of him as they stopped. "Where would you like me?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 03:31 AM
Lola laughed at the mention of getting rid of them. "You're right, of course. She's probably excited to leave sickbay, too. I won't lie though, I'm equal parts worried and happy. I'm excited that she's out and about again, it's what we've been working towards, after all. But I'm also worried; what If she overexerts herself? But you have that covered so its all good, I guess." She turned back to Ciel. "So what did you do last night after I fell asleep? Hopefully you stuck around and had a drink or two, even if it was non syntheholic."
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 03:34 AM
"Across from me--" He maneuvered her into position, setting her hands on his shoulder and waist, and mirroring with his own hands. "Just so. Follow my lead, it'll be quick but not too complex."
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:34 AM
"I talked to Commander Dunamis a bit. He's glad that we're back under way again, and I have to agree. I'm glad we're leaving that planet behind us. He also said he would drop by sickbay to visit the Captain soon. Though she may go to visit him before he comes to her. She'll probably have us take her up to visit the bridge, now that we've let her out."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 03:37 AM
Sara was suddenly pleased she had chosen to wear heels to this event, otherwise, dancing with the lieutenant might have proved a little awkward considering his height. But as he positioned her into place, Her heels clicking against the wooden dance floor as she moved, she nodded her head, ready to begin. "Things like this don't make me nervous, I'm ready when you are~"
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 03:41 AM
"Perfect." He waited a beat to time their movements with the music, and then started off. The dance was relatively simple in terms of where to put one's feet, but he hadn't been lying about how quickly they'd be moving. As they rotated around the floor, he allowed himself to relax slightly. Sara was an excellent dancer and he was pleased to find he didn't have to worry about tripping over her feet or vice versa. "How have you been, Lieutenant? Are things running smoothly in the science department?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:44 AM
"I'm sure it will. Both care deeply for one another and I am sure that their bond will endure the tests of time - come what may." He replied, huggimg her tight, "As I hope ours will."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 03:48 AM
Sara had audibly gasped as he took off with her around the floor, He really hadn't been joking! But even as quick as it was, her feet were small enough to easily avoid his, twisting around them as they stepped around each other. Okay! This was easy, she had this! "I wish I could say perfectly, but I have a few Ensigns that have really felt the pressure of the last away mission. Also had another Ensign go AWOL during the fleet ball- so of course that was a mess of paperwork." She fumbled her footing a bit from the transition, but quickly righted herself, keeping up with him as best as she could. "How about yourself? Anything new in the world of security?"
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 03:54 AM
All the air seemed to be sucked out of her lungs. She hugged him tightly, staring deeply into his eyes. Dear God she was a hot mess when it came to Dune. "Same here. I wish for the same."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 03:55 AM
Lola chuckled. "You make her sound like a pet."
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 03:55 AM
"Nothing yet, although I'm eager to test out the new drills that Lieutenant König has devised, but we haven't had a chance yet what with everything that's been happening lately. I heard about the ensign that went missing during the fleet ball, but I didn't realize that was your department," He twirled Sara out and away from him, then with a quick tug, swung her back into place. "But you've added to your compliment as well-- how are you getting on with your new assistant?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:57 AM
He smiled as he looked at the crew. Even when on the Lowe, he had not seen beings of so many different species being so intimate with one another. He took a sip of his juice and decided that this could be a place where he can stay.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:58 AM
"Not exactly my line of thought." Ciel sat back, locating Lt. Olson, it was Parsons now, in the crowd. "You've known the Lt. for a long time?" He asked, "Tell me, what is she like? I've really only met her at work."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 04:00 AM
"Let us be optimistic about the future." He chuckled, hugging her one more time before letting her go.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 04:01 AM
"I've been here just as long as you have. Honestly, this is the first time I haven't seen her in uniform or in scrubs. I can't even tell you if she prefers tea over coffee." Lola sighed. "It's so strange not knowing, either. I try and know at least one thing about each of the members of the crew."
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 04:02 AM
She pouted slightly when he let her go but it quickly faded. It was hard to stay upset with Dune right beside her. She took another sip of her drink, still staring at Dune like an obsessed school girl. "I can agree with that." (edited)
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 04:02 AM
He watched Sara zoom around the floor with her Cardassian partner, sipping from a glass of punch. She certainly seemed to be enjoying herself out there. Looking down at his pwn feet for a minute he remembered back to the ball and how he barely got their little box move down, frowning.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:05 AM
"That's right. Sorry. I'd forgotten that we were assigned at the same time." Ciel laughed at himself. "Perhaps we can all go out for drinks sometime. I'd like to get to know her better."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 04:05 AM
"Oh he's perfect.~ Smart, impeccably polite, well-spoken and an excellent scientist. I'm not sure I could have gotten as good an assistant even if I'd picked one out myself." She gushed, giving Parlac a sudden bubble of laughter as she was twirled quickly, she was very genuinely enjoying this, she'd have to remember this dance for sure. "And admittedly, not hard on the eyes. Of course, not that that matters- But it's still nice."
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 04:08 AM
"It's a nice... perk," the Cardassian allowed, tone unnaturally even, "And how are things with your, er-- is 'boyfriend' the correct term? I'm always unsure with relationship terms." He chose a crescendo in the music to swing her into a deep dip before righting her again.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 04:09 AM
"Well." He noted, looking at the crowd, "Would you like to dance?" A hand was held out to Kytha to take.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 04:09 AM
Lola nodded, then yawned. "Oh boy, I think I should go to bed then come back tomorrow. I'm still so tired."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:10 AM
While looking around the room, he noticed Tal and decided it would be good to get to know someone new. "Bad memories ?" *He said as he approached."
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:11 AM
"Feel free! I'll watch the Captain and make sure she gets back to sickbay safely." Ciel offered.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 04:12 AM
"It's! Going. I think we're still just getting used to each other again. How about you? Still no lovely faces able to swoon you out of your romantic rut?" She teased, holding on for dear life as she was dipped deeply before being pulled back up with another soft gasp. She had never really given thought to how strong the lieutenant was, but goodness the guy was throwing her around like she weighed nothing!
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 04:14 AM
"TAnk you Ciel. Ill see you tomorrow!" Lola left the holodeck.
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 04:14 AM
"Huh?" He looked up at the ensign, startled. "Oh, no, just, uhh, memories." That was a big dip. For a second he thought she'd fallen. "I just, uhhh- nothin'. Oh, I'm Tal." He switched his glass to his other hand and reached the free one out to Joseph.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:16 AM
Ciel waved to her as she left. "Sleep well."
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 04:17 AM
She eagerly took his hand, a wide, bright smile across her face as she locked her eyes with his "I would be honored to dance with you."
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 04:18 AM
"Fortunately for me and unfortunately for you, it will take much more than just a pretty face to 'swoon me', as you put it," he chuckled and rolled her out into one last twirl as the song came to an end, "Well, that was delightful. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, you make a fantastic dance partner." He stepped back and bowed deeply.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 04:21 AM
"Perhaps- but it's a start. After all, don't all sparks of interest come from an intial point of surface attraction, Lieutenant?~" She too took a step back and gave a deep curtsy, having enjoyed that immensely. "And you sir, are a fabulous teacher. Could not have done it without you- thank you. "
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:21 AM
He smiled and shook his hand. "Joseph, Nice to meet you. You seem troubled. Is there something wrong?."
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 04:23 AM
"No I'm fine. Just distracted. Uhhh, I don't recognize you, are you new here? To the ship, I mean?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:24 AM
"Yes, I came aboard the last time the Phoenix was back on Earth."
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 04:29 AM
"And I am well-practiced in smothering sparks, Lieutenant. I am a confirmed bachelor, I'm afraid. Now, I shall let you get back to your partner as I am quite famished-- but let me know if you'd like to take another turn on the floor later. It is lovely to dance with someone as competent as you are." He smiled broadly at her.
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 04:33 AM
"Well welcome aboard. Guess a wedding is a pretty nice greeting to a new ship. Just ignore everything else that's happened since you joined. Heh. How do you like it so far?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 04:36 AM
Firmly grasping Kytha's hand, he led her in a slow, easy dance.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 04:37 AM
"As are you, incredibly. Thank you again- I'll be sure to take you up on that. Good evening, Lieutenant!" And with that, she stood from her curtsy and bid him farewell with a wave as she headed back over to the table she'd left her drink on. Lord Allfather she needed about three glasses to replace the energy she lost on that dance, but she thought she kept up appearances well enough.
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 04:38 AM
Parlac strode off the dance floor and over to the buffet table, grabbing a few selections onto a place and then sequestering himself in the corner again.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:39 AM
He chuckled nervously. "Thank you and well, it's been alright. Met a few of the crew but I wish to meet more and I'll be honest with you, I feel a bit awkward at this ceremony."
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 04:41 AM
"Mmm. Just consider it a big introduction to Mal and Amy. Don't worry, they're nice. Well, Malcolm is. Whatever. Point is just enjoy yourself and treat if like a fancy party. No bar might make that a little difficult but it'll be fine." He realized he was getting pretty close to rambling and shut himself up for the poor ensigns sake.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 04:43 AM
As unladylike as it was, Sara quickly chugged her lemonade, wiping her mouth with a napkin off of the table just in case she'd smeared her lipstick. She headed to the drink bar afterwords to recycle her glass and grab a bottle of water.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:45 AM
He nodded “They seem like a lovely couple. Hopefully I’ll get to know that better someday.”
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 04:46 AM
Her gaze was firmly on Dune as they swayed together across the dance floor. It was just as magical as the first time they had danced together at the ball. She seemed lost in his warm eyes as they danced together.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:57 AM
he turned to him “But what about you ? Mind telling me a little something about yourself ?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 04:57 AM
Dune chuckled, firmly squeezing her hand as he danced with her. Despite the noise and bustle of the party around them he could not have asked for anything more perfect than the little bubble thar seemed to pop into existence around them.
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 04:57 AM
"Oh. Uhhh, like what?" He took another long swig of punch.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 04:58 AM
A little weak legged, Khil, formally wobbled into the party. He knew deep down that this was totally against doctors orders but he couldn't just lay there on his bed while all this was happening. A little weak eyed, he spotted Sara, at least he thought that was Sara. Walking towards her, he waved as he squinted, trying to get a good sight of what exactly he was looking at.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:59 AM
“Well, in all honesty, anything. I just want to get to know the wonderful people on this ship.”
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 05:06 AM
"Uhhh, I'm an engineer. I've been on the ship for a year now, but only for three months. My last name is my actual last name." He tried really hard not to smile at his own jokes, playing it straight. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 05:08 AM
Sara meanwhile, had just finished chugging her second bottle of water, feeling exponentially better than she had only a few minutes prior. Seeing another hand wave her over, she turned to see Khil, Looking not unlike death, walking over to her. "Khil?" She started, sounding a bit more surprised than she really meant to. "Aren't you on bed rest orders, per medical?" (edited)
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:08 AM
He chuckled “Well that part is pretty obvious. I took torpedo engineering back at the Academy but I delved into other things as well such as phaser technology and warp engines.” (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 05:10 AM
"What? and miss this party, those bed rest orders can wait." He said, rubbing his eyes slightly, the man dressed himself in proper formal attire. He put on a smile for Sara hopefully assuring her that everything would be alright, he hoped so anyways. "Plus, I missed you last time at the ball, I couldnt just let this wedding pass by me."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 05:10 AM
After a little while of lingering in the quieter area, Maleb grew somewhat self-conscious and frankly a little bored. Scanning the area, two people - one of whom was familiar to the Vulcan - seemed to be fairly calm, not too terribly near to the rest of the crowd, so Maleb hesitated for a moment and headed over, putting his free hand in the front pocket of his tan pants. "Greetings, Lieutenant Voran, sir," he said to the appropriate person, before turning to the unknown officer. "I do not believe that we have met. I am Lieutenant JG Maleb." (edited)
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 05:13 AM
He raised his hand up in a half wave when Maleb came over.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 05:13 AM
She couldn't help but smile brightly as they danced across the room, squeezing his hand back. The world seemed to just fade away when the two of them were together like this. It didn't matter who was around or if anyway was gawking at the display of the unique couple so enraptured by each other.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:14 AM
he was a bit taken aback by the newcomer’s difference in height compared to him but managed to put on a smile. “Indeed we have not met, sir. Ensign Joseph Tan, at your service.” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 05:24 AM
The Vulcan furrowed his brow slightly, the little pulse of emotion from the smaller man attention-grabbing but far too drowned-out to be identified. But his expression of mild confusion only lasted for a moment before he nodded. "Greetings, Ensign Tan. It is most satisfying to make your acquaintance." He paused, looking between the Bajoran and the human. "I did not severely interrupt your previous topic of conversation. correct?" (edited)
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:26 AM
He smiled at Maleb. “Oh not at all, sir. I was just trying to get to know Lieutenant Tal a little better.” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 05:28 AM
Eventually the two broke off for a drink, and he returned to his glass of punch with a sigh.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 05:32 AM
"Ah, understood." Maleb said, nodding again. He knew Tal's name and face, could recall something about him having lived on a planet with an uninhabitable surface, but he knew little about the man aside from that - mostly what little Sara had mentioned of him, his relation to Giblets' origin, and his rank, or so Maleb thought. "Am I correct in saying that I overheard something related to warp engineering?" (edited)
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 05:34 AM
"I said I was an engineer, yeah. Joseph did a little work with them in the academy. Actually wait, what department are you?" He looked to the new ensign, curious. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 05:40 AM
"Well I mean, there's always the winter holiday party? But regardless, I am happy you're here! And you look very snazzy to boot! Could I interest you in a lemonade? " She offered, gesturing gently to a few of the pre-filled glasses.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 05:40 AM
Kytha herself picked up her float, watching him curiously "Are you doing alright, dear?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:40 AM
“I’m with Tactical,sir. I’m a torpedo specialist.” He hoped he was making a good first impression. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 05:43 AM
"Oh please, is it possible to make it a tea. Like mother used to give me hot lemon herbals back home whenever I was unwell. I seem to be in the mood for that right now, usually its hot water, lemon, honey and mint." He said, hopping up onto the bar stool and swirling himself towards Sara.
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 05:44 AM
"Oooh. Ok." That makes more sense, considering Tal'd never seen him in engineering before.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 05:50 AM
"I'll say again, if you're feeling unwell, you probably shouldn't be here. I'll make you a lemon herbal tea, but after you're done, you should really head back to your room. I mean no offense by this, But you look a bit like walking death." She idly commented as she headed over to the replicator to make the aforementioned lemon herbal tea with honey and mint. (edited)
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:52 AM
He scratched the back of his head and let out a nervous chuckle "Yeah I just reported for duty with the Chief Tactical Officer when I noticed I was late."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 05:53 AM
"Nope, sick or not Im still staying, and there aint nothing you can do to stop it." He said, chuckling dryly, opting to take a sip of his tea while he waited for her response. His gaze set on her with a cheeky grin on his face. "Like I said, i am not passing up this opportunity again."
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 05:56 AM
The Vulcan raised his eyebrows slightly. "I am a Tactical officer, as well," he said, nodding. Of course, Maleb had taken an engineering course that wasn't required - transporter theory - so it wasn't confusing for him. "I trust that all went well with Commander Arosio?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 05:59 AM
"What opportunity, exactly? To attend a party? You know we have a party just about once a month right?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 06:00 AM
"He seemed nice. I hope that I left a good impression but I have yet to receive my duty schedule."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 06:01 AM
"You and me, we are dancin. Wobbly legs or not, I am young and spry. Plus, you were no where to be seen at the ball and you promised me a dance there. Im taking that and moving it to here and calling it the "Post ball dance quality extraviganza" " He said, waving his hands out in a rainbow shape before taking another sip of his tea.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 06:04 AM
"I believe he should have forwarded it to your PADD. I will ensure that you receive a copy of it as soon as possible." Being ACTO-in-Training, of course, meant that he had access to files needed to make that happen. After a moment, he turned to Lieutenant Voran and subconsciously adjusted his posture to speak to who he believed was a superior officer, with the attitude of a small mouse trying to be friendly to a slightly intimidating cat. "If I recall correctly, you are an engineer, sir?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 06:06 AM
She almost rolled her eyes, but instead gave the half-Bajoran a smile. It was genuinely kind of sweet, even if he was almost goofily out of his head. "I suppose I did, but you're lucky that you're Just down and out from an injury and not actually sick, otherwise I'd have ordered you to sick bay, sir. Just one dance, and you need to go rest, okay?"
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 06:07 AM
"Pretty sure. I usually have a little color stripe to remind me but that sounds about right." He realized that sounded more mean than funny and hurried to fix it. "That was a joke, yeah, sorry. I'm a yellow- er, an engineer."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 06:10 AM
A small, whimsical "Yes!" came out of his mouth before finishing his tea and hopping down. "You wont regret this Sara, I promise. I may be injured, but I still got the moves to prove." He said hopping up and down.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 06:11 AM
The hybrid tilted his head and raised an eyebrow, dark eyes narrowing slightly, though it wasn't immediately clear whether he didn't get the joke or was simply confused by Tal's reaction - or, knowing Maleb, both. Had Maleb said something wrong? "Ah. Understood." Naturally, he had had something he wanted to say, but he blanked on it in his nervousness, leaving a bit of an awkward silence.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 06:12 AM
He chuckled quietly. He always enjoyed sarcasm even if it was directed at himself. "Thank you sir. I wish to begin work as soon as possible."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 06:17 AM
Recycling her water bottle, she stood up from her chair and primped her dress out flat. She felt much better than before, or at least hydrated. She held her hand out for the half Bajoran to take, just as she'd done with her previous partner. "You ready?"
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 06:18 AM
"So long as you are cleared for duty, Ensign, you may begin work at any time, regardless of the roster." Maleb explained, secretly relieved by the reprieve from the uncomfortable silence. He shifted his weight back and forth for a moment before speaking again. "The Tactical department does generally adhere to assigned duty rosters, but you are free to work outside of that time, though it is not required." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 06:21 AM
"More than ever there strawberry." He took her hand with pride, making sure to cup it softly. "Its been a month, I hope you have been practicing." He joked, putting in a stance, readying himself for the moment.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 06:25 AM
"Hee!~" She cooed in delight at the nickname, setting herself into a proper stance as well out on the dance floor. Her hand on his shoulder, the other on his waist, preparing for a proper waltz. "More than I thought I would actually." She admitted with a small smile. (edited)
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 06:29 AM
Tal glanced out to the dance floor when he saw Sara jump back out, another partner this time. Now he really felt bad about the ball. (edited)
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 06:30 AM
He nodded "It would be my pleasure , correct me if I'm wrong sir, but I think it would be appropriate for us to enjoy this occasion first before returning to work." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 06:30 AM
"Well then" He said putting his hand on her shoulder as well, making sure his legs weren't wobbly. He started to move slowly, building up his tempo, he looked to the table in front of him and saw his co-worker, grinning slightly he continued with a plan set in place.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 06:33 AM
Maleb looked confused again for a moment - it wasn't hard to confuse him, mind you - but did indeed agree. "Naturally. I did not intend to pressure you into returning to work immediately. My apologies."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 06:38 AM
He was a bit surprised by the apology and felt like he screwed up somewhere "Oh not at all, sir. I never believe that was your intention at all. I just thought it would be nice for you gentlemen to enjoy this occasion after all you've been through. It should be me who should be apologizing for the misunderstanding, sir." He bowed slightly in apology.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 06:43 AM
After glancing at Tal for a fraction of a beat, Maleb looked back at the Ensign. Between being called 'sir' repeatedly, being referred to as a gentleman, and the unusual sort of fearful submission that struck Maleb as strange despite it being a shared habit, the hybrid felt a little out-of-place and unsure of just what exactly to say. "I- I do not believe that you have done anything wrong, Ensign."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 06:44 AM
Sara followed in due step, following behind his lead in a slow waltz. Thankfully the music was very companionable, allowing them to slowly trace the floor in slow, sure movements. "You know, I didn't even realize you knew how to dance, Khil?"
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 06:46 AM
"What, was my dancing that bad last time?" He said, a little bit confused by her topic, yet he went with it. Tracing her steps to his, making sure his legs didnt wobble. "My mother taught me how to dance, well, she likes to teach my everything."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 06:50 AM
"Well, from what little I saw of it, I suppose.~" She chuckled. "You kinda busted your butt on the floor before we even got to a crescendo. But I'm very pleased to see you've either been hiding a talent all this time, or are markedly less clumsy." She gave him a genuine smile as they swirled around on the dance floor, careful to avoid other couples. "Your father didn't teach you dance too?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 06:51 AM
He smiled at Maleb, relieved at the statement "Shall we change topics ? It would seem that this particular topic has been a bit......awkward."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 06:55 AM
"My Father was the tinkerer of the family, he rarely dances. And when he does, he does them in private with Mother. He was the reason why I became an engineer. My mother worked for the mechanics behind our planets arboretum, and soon picked up a habit of becoming a plant collector, she retired shortly after. My father worked until he couldn't, after becoming paralyzed from the legs down, he has just been sitting at home and working on dioramas." He said, moving towards the other tables and giving Sara a little spin of her own, before cupping her shoulder again so she could keep her balance. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 06:56 AM
Maleb nodded quickly, taking a sip of his water. "I have no issue with that." He said, though he didn't offer a topic - he didn't want to select the wrong one, and it was natural for him to follow in a conversation rather than lead.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 06:58 AM
"Sounds like you come from a smart bunch. I'm glad your dad was able to make something of his injury- work around it. Heh! One summer, my dad broke his leg hiking and my mama tells me he whined and moaned and cried the entire time in bed because he was bored and couldn't do anything and so on and so on. Kind of gave me the impression all men were just big babies in a lot of ways- but I guess that's a bit outdated, ja?" Sara swirled quickly, giving a quick, muffled squeak of delight before going back to their position from before. "Did your mama teach you how to make that crazy good soup you always talk about?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 07:01 AM
He thought for a while before deciding on a topic "Well I heard that the Phoenix has recently been on a mission. How did that go ? Must have been exciting." He smiled at the thought of being on an away mission.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 07:06 AM
"I was not involved with most of the mission - I was forced to return to the ship partway through the first away mission to assist with routine scans." He explained, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Such missions are not uncommon for the Phoenix, however. It is safe to assume that similar opportunities will arise soon." He added, fairly sure that the young Ensign was looking forward to away missions. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 07:10 AM
"I wouldnt be braggin about it if she didnt." He looked over at tal again, he seemed to just be sitting there, in a lul of thought, with this he proceeded towards his table, slowly checking his pacing and steps. "You and her would get a long so well, she loves cooking, pampering, botany, all that stuff. A real green thumb, like you." He said, lightly poking her shoulder with a giggle. With this moment he wrapped his arm around her waist, changing the tempo slightly, he did this because he felt his head swirling like a top. "I think, whew, I think I need to get back to my quarters soon." Looking back once more at the table, he moved forward with Sara, tapping their feet together in stride before he stopped at the table and arched Sara over, her face looking up to the roof. Khil looked at tal with a smile before he spoke. "Hey there, I have brought a present for you. I know its not Christmas but I thought i'd start early." He lead Saras hand over to Tals in hopes that he would grab onto it. "Im sorry for cutting this short Sara, however I-" Ooh dang, his head was now beating him up. "I think I bit off more than I could chew... agh."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 07:13 AM
he felt more relaxed now and was staring to like the Vulcan. "I wish that we shall be able to work together on an away mission soon enough." he then looked down at his feet in embarrassment. "I~I'm sorry sir if I seem uptight. It's just that the people back at the Academy were very strict when it came to addressing one's superior officers." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 07:18 AM
Maleb had started to respond, but he was very quickly distracted by Khil and Sara's elaborate little manevuer as he took a step back from the pair, staring incredulously.
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 07:19 AM
Any of the jealousy he may or may not have been feeling was quickly replaced by the nervousness now filling up inside. Latching onto Sara's hand on impulse, he simply stared at Khil and Sara, caught entirely off guard and not sure what to do next.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 13-Dec-20 07:21 AM
He patted the man on his shoulder before speaking softly "She's all yours, treat her well eh like a 1960's Cadillac glistening on a summers day . Go easy on the front strides, you don't want to scratch the footwear." He said before rubbing his temple and swiftly marching out of the holodeck.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 07:21 AM
He looked over over to the couple as he whispered to Maleb. "Wow that was very smooth."
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Anglachel 13-Dec-20 07:22 AM
"I... what?" Tal understood none of that, but looked back to Sara, trying to remember how he was supposed to hold her when dancing. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 07:39 AM
Sara was a bit dizzy herself at the trade-off, being spun, dipped, and spun again into Tal's arms practically. Khil had said something or another, but she wasn't quite. Tracking. Instead she just waved him off, giving him a chuckle of thanks before looking to Tal, blinking a bit quickly. "Funny spinning into you here. Did you come with anyone, handsome?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 07:42 AM
He stood there with Maleb, visibly impressed by the smooth transition made by Khil. He whispered to himself. "The Ol' Razzle Dazzle. Amazing." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Dec-20 12:05 PM
Maggie was sitting near the edge of the party, sipping from some juice as she leaned on the wall. Smiling as she watched the party.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 12:13 PM
"I am doing alright, love, thank you." He reassured her, with a gentle pat to her shoulder.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 12:14 PM
As the party had gone on they had simply kept to themselves away from everyone else. They didn't really know anyone here at all and attempting to introduce themselves to so many people wouldn't go well at all for their social anxiety. They tried to find an oppertunity to give the newlywed couple their gift but they always seemed busy so they waited. If all else failed they could drop it off at their quarters.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 12:40 PM
Kytha simply smiled up at him "Okay. I know you have been doing alot lately. I want you to be able to enjoy yourself. You deserve it after all."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 12:47 PM
"I will, don't worry." Chuckling, he squeezed her shoulder firmly, just once.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 12:54 PM
QItlha stepped inside the holodeck and looked around, hoping to catch sight of the happy couple so that she could congratulate them.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 12:55 PM
Kytha hugged him tightly, her gaze locked with his "Good! You've worked to hard not to."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 12:59 PM
He nodded, returning the hug, while nodding to Qltlha. Now, this was going to be a surprise considering the fact that she knew of his record... or lack thereof. Ho ho...
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 01:02 PM
As she was looking for the newly-weds, she saw Dune across the room, and decided that a little chat couldn't hurt.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 01:03 PM
"Qltlha. It is good to see you." He let go of Kytha for just a moment, adjusting the neatly draped purple blazer on his arm. It'd begun to slip off and it wouldn't do to let it drop to the floor.
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:06 PM
She smiled bright at Qltltha. "It's nice to see you again!" (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 01:07 PM
"It's good to see you too, Dune," she said, embracing him in much the same way that you would an old friend after seeing them again after a long time, although for these two it had only been around a week (but, that's Klingons for you). Then stepping back she turned to Kytha and nodded "Miss Briar, enjoying the celebrations?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:10 PM
"Yes! Me and Dune have just been having a lovely time together!" She beamed, a big grin on her flushed face. "Human weddings are so interesting."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 01:11 PM
"Indeed." He sucked in a long breath, Qltlha's hug having almost crushed the wind out of him, and smiled. "To both facets of her answer."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 01:14 PM
"I agree... on Qo'noS the marriage ceremony is... different... Human weddings, however, show that a great deal of preparation has been put in place."
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:15 PM
"Betazoid weddings are also quite different. It's so thrilling to experience a new cultural ritual!" Kytha exclaimed
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Lieutenant Xeya 13-Dec-20 01:18 PM
[QItlha] "Indeed," she said. She loved experiencing other cultural events and although she had already been to a few human weddings on board the U.S.S. Picard, the thrill of seeing two people beginning their new life together... that ever changed. Then suddenly a thought hit her. "You two... you are friends?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:21 PM
Kytha face began to once again heat up. Her heart loudly thumping in her chest. She hadn't been asked directly about their relationship many times and she couldn't help but stutter. "N-Not exactly. Me and Dune are d-dating. We have b-been for about a week or so."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 01:22 PM
The Kelpien himself was much less reserved about the matter: "Indeed. Far more than just friends."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 01:24 PM
He decided to excuse himself from Maleb and go back to the corner of the holodeck to not disturb him further.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 01:27 PM
As if in slow motion, QItlha's head turned towards Dune then she shouted, "YEESS!!" putting a hand on his shoulder and shaking him slightly, she continued, "I knew you'd find somebody eventually... what was it, four years at the Academy and not a single date? Now look at you... A stable relationship! HA!" (edited)
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:31 PM
She giggled at the display, her face still burning red. She hadn't known the two knew each other so well. She also hadn't expected Dune to struggle so much with dating. After all, he was a handsome, charming, and compassionate man. Someone anyone would be lucky to have. She couldn't understand why anyone would turn down the Kelpian's advances, but after all she was bias on the matter. She knew he had said he was introverted during his academy days, but even so, he was still someone anyone would be lucky to call there significant other (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 13-Dec-20 01:35 PM
Maggie smiled as she watched Qitlha’s reaction from a bit away, before moving to refill her juice.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 01:36 PM
Dune's face reddened - considerably, his writer might add. "Only f-f-for lack of trying!" He spluttered, "And lack of interest! You know I never had the courage to actually try!"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 01:44 PM
"That Vahar'ai must have done wonders for you then..." She said with a smirk, remembering his academy years, his head always buried in his PADD and his 'textbooks'.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 01:48 PM
Once again he swallowed, flushing red with embarrassment. He'd tried, alright - only to have the possibility ground underfoot. Oh, that had been... disappointing. "That is... a subjective assessment. Yes..."
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 01:57 PM
Kytha couldn't help but giggle mischievously as she watched the exchange. She hadn't ever seen Dune so flustered! It was completely adorable and she couldn't help but watch in earnest
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 02:21 PM
Amanda couldn't help but smile at Dune and Kytha's interactions. She was genuinely happy for both of them to have found each other. She decided to grab some food and made a few selections, placed them onto a plate, and went over to one of the tables to sit for a few minutes.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 02:29 PM
Turning towards Kytha, QItlha said, "One of these days I shall have to tell you all about our Academy days... although, I right now I really should find the married couple... I have a present for them" despite not having mentioned it before, her author had decided that she had brought Mr and Mrs Parsons something. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:31 PM
Dune turned a dark shade of red. Oh, his academy days. He'd been... a studyholic. Put lightly... "Which parts of our Academy days exactly?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 02:33 PM
"That's for me and her to know," QItlha said with a wink and a gesture towards Kytha. Then, turning and walking away, she waved over her shoulder, "See you later, Dune." (edited)
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Remi-chan 13-Dec-20 02:36 PM
Kytha couldn't help but giggle like an enthusiastic school girl. She couldn't wait to find out what Dune had been like as a Cadet! She would tease him mercilessly, that she knew for sure. Seeing him so flustered was just utterly adorable "Bye, Qltlha!" She called, waving
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:37 PM
"By the way, Qltlha-" He started, scrubbing the bright red flush off his face and started after the Klingon, "I should probably tell you while I have the opportunity, though at the risk of royally embarrassing myself-"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 02:38 PM
He noticed Amanda sitting at the table by herself and decided to go introduce himself. "Lovely couple, aren't they ?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 02:38 PM
She turned towards him as he caught up with her "yes...?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:38 PM
"Do you recall our study appointment in our final year examination?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 02:40 PM
"Hmmmmm... maybe," she said thinking back. That had been around twelve years ago... "Was that the time I told you the story of that Orion woman that came aboard the Katar'Ha while I was travelling to Earth?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:42 PM
"Precisely that one." How and why did he remember these things so exactly? Who knows? It's... a mystery. "We were talking about visiting Qo'nos over the summer semestral break...?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 02:43 PM
Amanda looked at Joseph and gave him a friendly smile. "Very much so. Are you new here?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 02:46 PM
"Yes! I remember... I don't know if I've told you this bu I ended up staying on Qo'noS for a year, after we graduated. Then I was assigned to the Picard."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 02:49 PM
"Yes, Ensign Joseph Tan at your service." he took a small bow. "May I have a seat ?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:49 PM
"Did you? I don't think you did, actually..." He didn't recall any sort of information about it at any rate... "Well. I suppose I should get to the gist of my point. I actually tried to, um." He went a dark shade of red.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 02:51 PM
"You tried to... what?" QItlha asked, narrowing her eyes at her friend. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 02:55 PM
"I tried to invite you to dinner durinf the conversation. As a date. Well, I intended to, until you mentioned that you only favored women in your pursuits." He admitted sheepishly. "Make no mistake, though - you still remain one of my greatest friends and that shall never change."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 02:55 PM
"Absolutely. I'm Lieutenant Commander Amanda Higgins, welcome to the Phoenix. What department are you with?" She asked, gesturing to one of the seats for him to sit.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 03:03 PM
QItlha did a quick double take, then let out a sharp, chesty laugh. Which continued for about a minute though it possibly felt like hours for an embarrassed Kelpien. She grabbed hold of his shoulder as if to stop herself from falling over. "Well..." she said, calming down slightly, "no wonder you didn't have any dates at the academy if you were just after the lesbians." she continued laughing.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:04 PM
"...you were the only person I tried asking...?" Alright, that reinforced her point, but still! No wonder his luck had never been the best in the universe! "Didn't you try setting me up for lunch with... Itassia? The Krenim woman?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 03:06 PM
"Yes! And when I next saw her, she told me you never turned up! Turned out, you had spent all the night in your dorm, studying!" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:08 PM
"I-" Yeah, that part was true as well. Oh dear. He could've facepalmed so hard in that instant. His studies really had been quite the central force to his student life, hadn't it...? "I apologized to her afterwards! I swear..."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:09 PM
"Thank you Ma'am." He sat down. "I'm with Tactical. How about you ?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 03:09 PM
She shook her head and let out a final laugh. "Now... I really should get moving. I need to find the newlyweds to give them their gift."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:11 PM
"Please. I shan't keep you. Whay do you say to a sparring session sometime, in fact?"
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 03:12 PM
She waved off the ma'am comment. "Please we're off duty, Amanda is fine. I'm the chief engineer. Is this your first posting?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 03:12 PM
"Hmmm... maybe... It's been a while since the last time we did... and considering you've passed the Vahar'ai now... perhaps it'll be more of a challenge..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 03:16 PM
"I look forward to it." Smirking, he walked back to Kytha's side with a satisfied sigh.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 13-Dec-20 03:20 PM
She walked of into the crowd looking for the Bride and Groom.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:34 PM
Sorry, Ma~” *He slaps himself and chuckles “Sorry and yes. This is my first posting.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 03:36 PM
"Well this is a great ship, I'm sure you'll love it here. We're always off on some kind of mission and the crew works great together. Are you from Earth?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:38 PM
His eyes lit up at the thought of action. “Yes. San Francisco.” (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 03:41 PM
"Oh right in the midst of Starfleet. You must have wanted to go to Starfleet from birth practically. How come you picked tactical?"
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:46 PM
For a while Ciel stayed seated, sipping his fruit juice and watching the wedding guests. Most of them he didn’t recognize, but that was to be expected. After all, he was still very new. He could see Kytha and the Commander, Joseph Tan, who he’d met only just last night, and several of the officers who had been on the away teams. He couldn’t remember their names. He glanced at his tricorder. It was still reading an elevated blood pressure and heart rate. But that was likely just excitement. This was her first time seeing the crew since the incident. He smiled as he watched her. Then he turned and saw another officer, someone he’d not yet met before, sitting off to themselves. He got up and approached them. It was alright to enjoy the party so long as he kept his eye on the Cap. “Hello there! Is this seat taken?” He asked, indicating the chair beside @Ensign Alyx Morgan
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:46 PM
“Well not initially, no. I wanted to be a weapons designer like my father, to help fight the enemies of the Federation or a history teacher like my mother but then I realized how boring that would be.” He chuckled a little at the thought of it. “So I chose Tactical to be in the thick of it.” (edited)
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 03:49 PM
They noticed Ciel approaching them, their anxiety levels spiking somewhat, but they tried to remain calm. "Oh, uhh... No, I don't think it is." They responded honestly, although somewhat nervously. Keep calm, this is fine. They're fine. You'll be fine.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 03:49 PM
"Well we're a science vessel so our combat record is not so huge. We tend to figure things out without violence if we can. But that doesn't mean we don't have teeth, so to speak."
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 13-Dec-20 03:51 PM
[D]Having spent some time talking to people around the wedding, Aaron walked over to the stage and opened his case, revealing a black and white guitar. He picked it up and walked over to the small stage and began to play a chill, easy to dance to Jazz song. (edited)
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 03:52 PM
He nodded “Oh most certainly not. 175 Quantum and 325 photon torpedoes are no joke. I learnt that while serving as a cadet on the Lowe.”
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:52 PM
Ciel gave a friendly smile: “Mind if I sit?” The person was showing classic signs of anxiety: sitting close to themselves, staying away from others, stumbling over their words a bit. Ciel didn’t want to make them uncomfortable. “My name is Ciel.”
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 03:54 PM
"Sure, I don't mind." They responded, although perhaps not entirely honestly. This was fine. Nothing could go wrong... Apart from them judging you. But they wouldn't do that, right? "I'm Alyx." They said simply, although a tinge of nervousness slipped through their tone.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 03:58 PM
“It’s nice to meet you! How are you doing?” He asked simply. He sat down, sweeping his tail out of the way and keeping his focus on the room at large. If he were to focus on Alyx specifically, it would likely make them very uncomfortable.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:02 PM
"Yeah. I haven't been in any space battles with the ship yet, but from what I know she's quite capable. I'm sure you'll have plenty of work, as do I."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 04:02 PM
"It's nice to meet you too. I'm fine, all things considered." They responded honestly as they glanced around the room a little. They didn't know if it was deliberate or not, but highly appreciated the fact they weren't the centre of anyone's attention right now. "What about you?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:04 PM
He nodded and smiled. “Oh yes. I have yet to check on the status of our torpedoes and I can modify them if needed. I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to do on the Lowe.” He looked to the little stage where Aaron was playing. “Damn. He plays the guitar quite well.”
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:06 PM
“I’m doing well, thanks! The Captain was rather insistent upon coming down, and I’m keeping my eye on her, I’m sure it made Lt. Olson- er, Parsons, happy. Though she may bit my head off later.” He laughed.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 04:08 PM
"Oh, that's the Captain? I hadn't seen her until today so I had no idea. I presume from your statement that she was in sickbay until today. I don't tend to really know what's going on onboard unless I'm directly notified. I'm glad she got to come, though." They said simply, their anxiety relaxing a little now they were having a seemingly normal conversation.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:13 PM
“Yes, she’s definitely the Captain; attitude and everything. I could introduce you later if you’d like. I’m afraid she’s had a rather rough couple of months. I’m not allowed to say much, but I think she’s very glad to be out and about again.”
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 04:14 PM
"I mean, this is her ship and I'm her Quartermaster. It might be nice to be introduced to her but at the same time I don't want to bother her considering everything you've just said."
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:17 PM
“Well, feel free to stop by sickbay sometime, then. Visitors would do her good. I think she’s bored of the medical staff at this point. So, what did you think of the wedding?”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:17 PM
"He's an excellent engineer too. We all have lots of talents, not just for our jobs it seems. So what do you think of space and the Phoenix so far? I know you just got here but still."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 04:21 PM
"I liked it. I've never been to one before, and I know they're all different, but this gives me at least a vague idea of how weddings are generally meant to go, at least for humans." They said with a light nervous chuckle. "I was pondering whether I should participate or not but I decided to come based off the fact that yes, as much as it wasn't a personal invitation, it felt rude not to go to such a special occasion." They said as they readjusted the position of the wrapped gift that was sitting on their lap.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:23 PM
“Well it’s definitely better than the Academy, I must say.” he chuckled a little. “I’ve always been a bit of a loner even back in school and especially at the Academy. So space was in a way, my only escape, to start anew. And from I manage to observe so far, I found the crew to be kind and welcoming. They treat each other with respect. I think I may have found a place where I finally belong.” *His face was beaming with hope.” (edited)
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:24 PM
“Well, I’m glad you came. And I think Lt. Ols- Parsons... that’s going to take some getting used to.” He chuckled, “I think she’ll be glad you came too.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:24 PM
"I think you will. This was the first place after I was liberated where I've felt at home, so I'm sure you will too." She gave him a smile back.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 04:27 PM
"A wedding isn't a wedding without guests." They said simply. "I met Lieutenant Parsons a week or so ago when I came to check sickbay's storage. You were missing two pieces of equipment so I managed to get you them." They said with a light chuckle.
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Ensign Virol Ota 13-Dec-20 04:29 PM
She sat there, admiring the party as it went on.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:29 PM
he nodded enthusiastically. “I really hope so.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:31 PM
"There are a lot of people who are on their first assignment too, so you'll find a group to hang with too. Plus I'm pretty cool and I'd hang with you."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:33 PM
he looked like he was about to burst. “Really ? I mean....” he cleared his throat and smiled “Thank you Amanda. That’s very kind of you.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:34 PM
"Anytime. What do you do for fun since we're going to hang out sometime?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:37 PM
he thought for a while and was kinda embarrassed. “ Well I’m not exactly the most exciting person. I like to read, work on torpedo designs, do martial arts and go to the holodeck every once in a while. Oh ! And I do have an interest in a bunch of other things so I could do whatever.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:38 PM
"Martial arts you say? Interesting. We could do that sometime, or holodeck stuff. I have a few programs for hiking and such."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:40 PM
“Oh yes. I’ve practiced Judo since I was a boy and I do like those hiking trips my father use to bring me on. He even brought me camping a few times !” (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:41 PM
"I've never been camping, but I like to hike a bit. I have a program of the Adirondack mountains of New York, one of my favorite places to walk around at. Judo is interesting, I practice boxing myself."
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:41 PM
“Oh? I was on duty when you were there. I saw you go back into the storage room. Sorry I didn’t introduce myself. I was a bit preoccupied. She’s my SO, and I haven’t known her very long, but she’s been wonderfully friendly.”
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Ensign Ga'HaTz 13-Dec-20 04:43 PM
Ga'HaTz had been sitting at a table this whole time. He got up and moved over to the punch table, grabbed some Orange juice, and sat back down, looking around to see if there was anyone he recognized. (edited)
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:45 PM
“The Adirondack Mountains you say ? My father never brought there for hiking. We can go together sometime.” he smiled brightly.
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 04:45 PM
"Oh that's okay. I think my timing was bad, anyway. Things got a bit hectic as I was stocktaking so you all clearly got busy with your work." They said simply. "I haven't properly interacted with her yet, it was only brief when I got to."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:46 PM
"That would be nice. I've only been there on the holodeck with someone once, so I'd enjoy bringing someone."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:48 PM
He looked like he was going to burst with joy. He hasn’t made a new friend in quite a while. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 04:50 PM
Amanda smiled, "don't look so excited. I'm not that interesting haha."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 04:51 PM
“Well that makes two of us then.” He chuckled
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:52 PM
“I’d like to congratulate her, and meet her husband when the crowd about them dies down a bit. You could come with me? I see you’ve brought a gift.”
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 04:54 PM
"Oh, yeah that would be nice. I've been trying to find the oppertunity to give them my gift but it's been super busy." They said with a nervous chuckle.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 04:57 PM
“Well, then I suppose we wait.” Ciel leaned back, relaxing. “Do you have any hobbies?” (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 05:00 PM
Lola stepped into the holodeck and made a beeline for the coffee. She poured herself a cup and cradled it gently in her hands before turning around and seeing who all was there. Over there was Amanda talking to someone Lola didn't recognize. Ciel was talking to someone else she didn't recognize. Some weirdo Klingon was just sitting in a corner drinking... orange juice. Huh. Weirdo. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 05:00 PM
"Well we can be boring together. Would you excuse me for a moment? I want to say hello to someone if that's ok."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:02 PM
“Of course, go ahead. I might just go get to know some of the other crew members.” Amanda’s warmth has given him the confidence to approach the others.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 05:04 PM
"Great, I'll see you around," she said as she smiled and rose, walking over to where a certain Rigellian Captain was now seated. "Captain...how are you?"
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:10 PM
He nodded to her as he started to scan the room for someone to introduce himself to.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:14 PM
Alrighty, T'lith had been here the entire time, watching everyone silently.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 13-Dec-20 05:14 PM
Meanwhile, Dune was absolutely vibing in the corner with Kytha. Go figure.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:15 PM
He noticed T’lith sitting alone so he decided to go introduce himself. “Is this seat taken ?”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:17 PM
T'lith looked over at Joseph. "The seat is not taken." She replied, raising an eyebrow.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:17 PM
“May I have a seat ?”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:21 PM
"You may. I do not have a claim over that, seat."
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 05:21 PM
Syrezeaju had been rather disgruntled at the way she had been manhandled away from the podium at the end of the speech. 'Manhandled' was, in reality, an entirely gentle guidance. It was more the outcome of it that annoyed her - being led to that wheelchair had almost entirely dissolved the appearance she had forced herself to convey. It was no secret within the Federation that the commanding officers throughout the ranks of Starfleet were always notoriously stubborn and felt they could not show they had a weak side, for a weak side would not benefit the crew. Syrezeaju was no stranger to that mindset. It was as such that present circumstances had ended in her being entirely frustrated - and more than certain that she could feel the eyes of the others upon her, the thought making her skin crawl - but the anger was not conveyed. Instead her expression was neutral as she kept watch over the crowd. ...She should be thankful, really. At least she wasn't still cooped up in medical. The approach of Commander Higgins was noted almost immediately, having been tracking the movement of everyone around the room (perhaps for something to do, perhaps out of habit). The question was bound to come sooner rather than later. How did you answer that sort of question given the circumstances? With a lie, of course. A non-malicious one... But a lie nonetheless. And perhaps part of it wasn't a lie! Perhaps she was enjoying being here, perhaps she was happy for Olson and Parsons or wait, no, now Parsons and Parsons. Maybe this was fine and she wasn't actually brooding away here enveloped in frustration. Or maybe she was. Maybe it was frustration and enjoyment, maybe it was some sort of convoluted blend of the two- Since when had all this become so difficult to process? None of the internal confusion was conveyed - nor was the frustration, for that matter. Instead she merely gave a smile (that was perhaps a little tired) and then a thumbs up. Simple.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:23 PM
“Thank you. Oh I’m Ensign Joseph Tan by the way.” he offer a handshake as he sat down.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 05:26 PM
Amanda realized from the ceremony that the Captain was not able to speak, and in that respect she was happy the Captain had chosen to give her a brief response of a thumbs up and a smile, mostly because Amanda had no inkling of SSL. Amanda gave her an incline of her head and her own smile, keeping the conversation on cursory things and not the Captain's condition. Amanda had had enough of those types of conversations while she was recovering after all, mostly answered with Amanda's not so nice temped rearing its' ugly head after three years of dormancy. "It's good to see you again, and at such a happy occasion. Your presiding over the ceremony was lovely."
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:27 PM
T'lith raised an eyebrow, not returning the handshake. Did the Ensign not know that Vulcan's didn't really do, handshakes? "I'm Ensign T'lith."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:29 PM
It suddenly dawned upon him that he had screwed up with the handshake. He immediately withdrew his hand. “So, I’ve noticed you’ve been sitting here observing the crowd for quite a while now.”
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 05:31 PM
There was an incredulous laugh (it may have been more of a raspy exhale but you could tell it was a laugh nonetheless) at the mention of the presiding over the ceremony. She held up a finger as if to indicate one moment before picking up the PADD that had been set on the table in front of her. She wasn't sure of who had provided it to her - there were so many people here - but she was thankful for it either way. Switching it on and finding just a simple notepad she typed out a response before tilting the screen to the side so Higgins could read it.
'Lovely' is an overstatement. The entire speech was made up off the top of my head. (Don't tell the Parsons that, though). Think I overused most words way too much. Least Ensign Ciel is good at speaking to the crowd - managed to convey some emotion behind it.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:32 PM
"You are correct." She replied. "Observing the crowd is something that, intrigues me. With observing, I get to see how everyone acts."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:34 PM
“Observing how members of different species interact with one another ?”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 05:35 PM
Amanda read the screen on the PADD and gave her own chuckle, "well you fooled me pretty well. I was tearing up and everything, got me right in the feels, emotions or not. I could have sworn you'd done a wedding before honestly. It was a lovely ceremony and it's a lovely reception nonetheless and it's nice that the crew could interact again like this. You were missed at the ball. Very stuffy and filled with brass, you would have loathed it."
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 05:35 PM
"Hobbies? Besides organising... I like reading the news but that's about it, really. Since graduating I haven't had time, and even before that. The last hobby I had was really nothing other than hanging out with my best friend." They responded to Ciel honestly. They sat back a little, watching the various people in the holodeck mingle about. People watching was nice sometimes.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:35 PM
"Precisely. Though I have seen many different species interact with one another throughout my life, there is new things to learn about the interactions."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:38 PM
He nodded “I too have been observing the crew. I have found that the interactions between the crew members are nothing like anything I have ever seen before, even back at Starfleet Acdemy. It truly is something new for me.” (edited)
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:39 PM
"I agree. The crew is quite, bonded with one another. People seem to interact with another person quite easily."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:41 PM
“It almost feels like they are all gears in one big machine. All shaped and made to fit one another to fulfill one objective.”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:44 PM
"Gears, I have never heard someone refer to people as gears. But I suppose it is, correct. We all seem to fit together."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 05:44 PM
Lola patted her pockets, then patted them more frantically. Crap. She left her tricorder in medbay. Lola left to go get it.
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 05:44 PM
At the mention of the fleet ball she gave a bit of a shrug. It would have been nice to attend. In fact she had planned on it, considering how she could have used it as an opportunity to deliver that bottle of... What was it meant to be? Romulan Ale? Aldebaran whiskey? To Jax in return for them having sorted out shore leave for the crew that past month. But at the same time... Higgins was entirely right in that she would have despised just how 'stuffy' it all was. While Syrezaju liked to uphold the rules and formalities there was an extent to which she would take it. The fleet ball always brought out the worst in those who did everything to uphold it all. ...It seemed the engineer knew her well already.
Almost makes me glad I was out for the duration of it. I'm glad everyone had the time to enjoy themselves, though. Same goes for this. I mean I have officiated for folk before on other ships, but-
There was a pause in her typing.
It's going to sound so cliche, but this ship has what some others don't. For some it's a workplace and not... A place to live as well, if you understand what I mean? Here they balance the two very well. It's nice to see. They're like a family.
Another pause.
One that I need to stop neglecting. Need to get to know the crew better. I think I'm one of those old outdated people who just see a ship as a workplace.
The end was met with a chuckle, at least.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:48 PM
He nodded “But it does intrigue me as to while the rest of the crew freely interact with one another, why have you not followed suit ?”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:50 PM
"Having a conversation with another person is, not something that I am good at. I prefer to observe."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 05:50 PM
"I wouldn't worry about it Captain, most of us here have come from more...formal structures, both in Starfleet and elsewhere, if you catch my drift. It takes a bit of time to realize that this place is really like a home to a lot of people. I've come to see that and it's really quite nice." She didn't make mention of Mattie just yet, or that he was one of the people to show her that. "Don't forget you're a part of the family too. I'm happy to have you as Captain, trust me. Although, your chair? Highly uncomfortable. I know it promotes good posture but geez, I don't know how you sit in that thing for hours."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:51 PM
“I would agree but I have come to a new conclusion that you could learn so much more by actively conversing with the others. It would almost be illogical to simply observe.” (edited)
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:54 PM
"Everyone seems to have someone to talk too. I do not wish to intrude on a conversation."
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 05:55 PM
That was met by a laugh for definite. People always said that no matter what starship they were on. She had seen some things: people trying to claim that some sort of feral beast had gotten lose on the bridge and torn up the chair so it could be replaced, that sort of thing. For one she had gotten used to it, and for two...
That's why I prefer to pace around the bridge instead. It used to unsettle people but I think they get used to it. I don't like staying still - and if I have to? Ready room is not the best place to be. Go to the conference room instead, the one just below the bridge. Place is designed for comfort because you need to put up a good show if you're hosting some sort of diplomatic meeting or inviting folk from other interstellar factions aboard. The Romulans, for example. Did you know they're sticklers for comfort? All they ever do is complain if you don't have a chair comfortable enough for them.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:56 PM
“Well you’ve already started a conversation with me and the others have been very welcoming to me even though I am but a newcomer. I believe they will welcome your involvement in their conversations.”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 05:57 PM
"You believe so?" T'lith raised an eyebrow.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 05:59 PM
He nods “Just look for someone who’s sitting alone and approach them or listen to the conversation of others before giving your own input on the topic being discussed. It’s been working for me. I’m sure it would work for you as well.” He gave her a smile. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 06:00 PM
"I honestly had no idea. Things I need to remember for learning command and diplomacy it would seem. I had a thought to come bring you some pillows in sickbay and sneak one onto the bridge for my tush, but I wasn't sure if you were up for visitors. Did you know the first time I sat in the captain's chair Commander Dune scared the crap put of me? I was so nervous, I think I looked like I sat on a pin or something. He told me the chair wouldn't bite, but he snuck up on me so bad it took all I had not to jump put of the seat and cling to the ceiling like some kind of monkey." Amanda laughed a sshe told the story, happy to see the captain getting some enjoyment out of their conversation.
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 06:00 PM
"It, might work. Depending on if I know the topic being, discussed."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 06:01 PM
“Oh I’m sure you’ll find common topics with your fellow crew mates. I did and I just joined!”
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Lt. JG. T'lith 13-Dec-20 06:04 PM
"It might be that the other crew members find you, intriguing. Since you have had quite a few conversations here."
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Ensign Joseph Tan 13-Dec-20 06:06 PM
he nodded. “ Possible. But going by that logic, they would find you just as intriguing due to how few conversations you’ve had with them.” (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 06:07 PM
I think he needs to learn how to be more subtle.
She wrote out in her reply, trying to muse over exactly how to word it without sounding like she was slagging him off. And she wasn't, not in any way! Creeping up behind people - especially during situations in which they were nervous - just seemed to be a bad habit when you got to Command level.
We all do that though. Catch people when they don't want to be caught, scare the daylights out of them. Where did that phrase come from? Daylight doesn't go in a person. Anyway.
Another pause, and then:
How have things been? Between the ship, the crew. You know. I know there were away missions but I still don't know what for - I just know one didn't go too well. Doesn't feel right that I wasn't there to help. ...You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to, though. I know we're off-duty and all. I... Just would appreciate the update seeing as how I haven't had one at all.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 06:16 PM
"No, I don't mind at all. We got caught in some kind of spacial anomaly and were pulled towards a planet. Essentially a cloaked planet, we figured out, that our warp core did not agree with the generator for that cloaking device. Our warp coils cracked and all of the bots were disabled. I an ensign Greenfield had to space walk new coils from the cargo bay to the core, that was very unfun. As for the crew? Eh, some of them had a hard time on one of the away missions. There were two races seemingly at war with each other. We got caught with one of them and some of the lower ranked crew wanted to stay and help, but that would have been a violation of the prime directive for us picking sides. We narrowly escaped getting blown up. I'd be lying if I said it hasn't been tough, but you'd be proud that we made it through and helped to start to broker peace."
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Dec-20 07:00 PM
The bride, had been enjoying drinks by the bar, talking with some other guests, thanking them for coming. She watched a few people leave; that’s one advantage of the Holodeck. When everyone’s done here, the wedding venue would disappear, no clean up. But this simulation was pretty neat as far as simulations go. Amy was quite pleased with the activity of the reception.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 07:13 PM
“I can understand that. There’s not much time for anything at academy.” Ciel nodded. “I only had time for to take care of three different mushroom clusters throughout academy.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Rekat Parlac 13-Dec-20 07:14 PM
At the comm, Parlac stood and headed out of the deck and into the hall.
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Lieutenant Mera Aeonian 13-Dec-20 07:14 PM
At the announcement of a yellow alert, Mera practically stood at attention, leaving shortly after Parlac. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 13-Dec-20 07:14 PM
Upon hearing the announcement, she got up and promptly exited the holodeck.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 07:15 PM
Amanda heard the yellow alert and groaned. Her conversation with the captain was going so nicely. "I'm sorry captain." She rose.
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 07:16 PM
Having been half-way through typing a response, Syre was halted by the sound of the declaration of yellow alert. The 'I'm sorry Captain' from Higgins cut through - ha, as if she was going to ditch the crew during a yellow alert.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 07:17 PM
“I wonder what that’s about.” Ciel stood, “You’ll have to excuse me, Alyx. It was nice meeting you.” He excused himself quickly and turned to find the Captain. He hurried over to her.
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Lt. JG. Lithop Howard 13-Dec-20 07:17 PM
Lithop had been enjoying the reception when the alert came on. She looked around nervously, she really hoped whatever they had been put in alert for would turn out to be nothing. Still, she decided it would be better safe than sorry to head to her post. She apologized to whoever she was talking to and headed out.
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Lt. JG. Haitek Maleb 13-Dec-20 07:17 PM
Maleb stiffened up as he heard the comms, immediately putting down his glass and heading into the hall, almost running.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 13-Dec-20 07:17 PM
Seeing the captain tended to, Amanda turned on her heel and left.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 07:18 PM
Lola turned from her survey of the room. What was going on?
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 13-Dec-20 07:18 PM
Sara looked up upon hearing the announcement and quickly apologized to Tal, slipping out of his arms and heading out the door as fast as her heels could let her jog. Oh to hell with it. She quickly kicked them off and ran out the door.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 13-Dec-20 07:19 PM
Aaron slowly faded out what he was playing and placed his guitar on top of his case.
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Ensign Ga'HaTz 13-Dec-20 07:20 PM
Ga'HaTz nearly knocked over his OJ in his surprise. A yellow alert?? On his ship?? Not today, FeQ'lar. (edited)
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Captain Syrezeaju 13-Dec-20 07:20 PM
It was perhaps rather convenient that there was an entire crowd headed out of the holodeck at present. Crowds meant that you could blend in nicely if you walked amongst them. Hey - just like a spirit walk. She was practically a natural at this. Silently - and feeling rather apologetic, really, for she didn't want to worry the two medics who had been tending to her - she slinked out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Newton Eirson 13-Dec-20 07:23 PM
Newt gulped down his sugared beverage, yeah he might need that for whatever might be happening, then quickly left the holodeck with the flow. Poor Amy and Malcolm, what a way to end their wedding! he thought as he passed through the door.
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Dec-20 07:24 PM
Amy wasn’t exactly dressed for duty. But at the yellow alert, everyone had to man their stations, the wedding would have to be stopped for now. Amy found the other medics and ordered them to sickbay. Her groom was briskly kissed on the lips, and Amy made her way out as quickly as possible.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 07:25 PM
Lola's eyes flickered over the emptying room. Where was the captain?? How the hell did she lose the captain?? She started looking around for Ciel.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 07:27 PM
Ciel arrived at her wheelchair only to find it empty. Great. Just great. Now they’d have to go hunt her down. “Well that’s the last time I trust you to know your own limits.” He muttered, grabbing the bag of medical tools he’d brought down from Sickbay. There was, luckily, a sedative in it.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 07:28 PM
There he was. "Ciel! Have you seen the captain?? I had eyes on her one second and the next she was just gone! Do you at least have a tricorder reading on her still?"
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 07:30 PM
“I have a sensor lock. Her heart rate is up. Now, where on earth she ran off to, I have no clue. But I have a pretty good guess.” He replied, the frustration in his voice very evident. “I’ll bet good money she went to the bridge. Come on!” He set off walking quickly. (edited)
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Lieutenant Xeya 13-Dec-20 07:31 PM
[QItlha] At the sound of the Yellow Alert, QItlha rushed out of the holodeck. She'd need to be at the transporter just in case they were needed, and although there were some on this Deck, it would make most sense to be on Deck 6
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Ensign Alyx Morgan 13-Dec-20 07:38 PM
They sighed, nodding to Ciel as he left. They made a mental note to find the couple later to give them their gift as they stood up, picking up their gift for them as they did. They made their way out of the holodeck along with everyone else.
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Lt. JG. Aaron Miller 13-Dec-20 07:39 PM
Aaron jogged out with the crowd. (edited)
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Lieutenant Mino 13-Dec-20 07:49 PM
[Comms] “Parsons to Ciel? I’m in sickbay but I’m missing an occupant, where’s the captain, report. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 13-Dec-20 07:49 PM
Lola followed.
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Planettree 13-Dec-20 07:50 PM
Ciel felt an awful sinking feeling as he tapped his comm badge to reply.
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Lieutenant Malcolm Parsons 13-Dec-20 07:50 PM
Malcolm made his way out the door to the hallway.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 20-Dec-20 08:10 AM
Once at the door, Cassidy pressed the panel and thought for a moment. Did she want a cowboy firefight or a bar fight? The bar fight sounded more fun, but she didn’t want to end up like Amanda that time she found her after a bloody fight in the holodeck. She ended up choosing the Wild West scene and made the appropriate requests to the computer, then stepped through the door when she was ready. When she realized she had forgotten proper clothes for the time period, and was just walking through into the late 19th century wearing her 24th century outfit... “Computer: materialize appropriate attire for a rancher of this time period in my size and an appropriate weapon.” Once the computer did so, Cass grabbed the equipment, which included a pair of jeans, a blue and white, plaid, button-up collared shirt, leather rancher boots with spurs, a brown leather 7-gallon hat and a leather gun belt, with a shiny, chrome Colt Peacemaker, unloaded, with the loops in the belt filled with ammunition. Once changed, Cassidy stashed her Starfleet uniform in a safe spot by the exit and walked deeper into the program. (edited)
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 20-Dec-20 08:47 AM
The first thing Cassidy did once in the program was visit the saloon. Perhaps some trouble could be stirred up here. She walked in through the spring loaded quarter-doors of the saloon and made her way to the bar, then took a seat. “Well, well!” the bartender jeered, casually cleaning a whiskey glass with a rag. He was an older man for the time, in his early 40s with black hair along the sides and back of his head, bald on top, and a big bushy mustache. “What’s a pretty little lady like you doin’ in the middle of the desert in a shithole like this?” Cassidy couldn’t help but chuckle a bit, but played along. “Jus’ passin’ through,” she replied, her thick Northern Scottish accent catching everyone in the saloon off guard. “Mah ‘orse died ou’ in tha desert a few days ago abou’ 10 miles from Albuquerque. Just came to get a fresh ‘orse, some food and some ammo then A’ll be on mah wey.” The bartender gave Cassidy a weird look, almost like he was trying really hard to suppress a laugh. A group of three men, all bearded and wearing all black approached from behind, one grabbing her butt before he spoke. “Where’re you from, doll? That’s no accent I’ve ever heard.~” Cassidy turned and glared daggers at the man, then turned to the bartender, taking her hat off and tossing it to him. “Can you hold this, please?” She asked politely, then turned and hooked the man in the nose, which made him stumble back and trip over a chair while holding his nose. The other two cronies, who looked at each other and back at their friend, couldn’t react fast enough when Cassidy grabbed one by the throat, slammed his head into the bar, then swung a pile driver kick to the other’s crotch. It was... not pretty, to say the least.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 20-Dec-20 09:20 AM
“IF YOU PUT YOUR HANDS ON ME OR ANOTHER WOMAN LIKE THAT AGAIN I’LL DRAG YOU AND YOUR LITTLE POSSE TO THE DEVIL’S DOORSTEP MYSELF!” Cassidy practically screamed, her fists balled up tight and her face dark red. She’d never been this angry in a long, long time, and she honestly scared herself when she got this angry. She had to realize that these people weren’t real, that they were holograms programmed to act this way. She took a few breaths to calm herself and looked up at the rest of the saloon, which were staring at her like deer in headlights. “He grabbed my butt,” she explained simply, then turned to leave, politely asking for her hat back before thanking him and leaving the saloon. (edited)
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 12:53 AM
[D] Kytha wandered into the holodeck to wait for Dune. She had changed into the outfit she had worn to the wedding, matching ribbon and all
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 01:04 AM
"How radiant you look." He'd come dressed in a regular old dark green shirt and shorts - sorely underdressed compared to her. Nonetheless he still blushed upon seeing her outfit for the night. "Shall we?"
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 01:14 AM
She herself turned bright red "I hope I didn't overdress. I just thought I should wear something nice to dance in." She eagerly walked over to him, quickly closing the distence "I am ready."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 01:17 AM
"My beautiful stream of stars." Her hand was taken and gently squeezed as he stared into her eyes. Dark, mysterious almost, calm, beautiful. He then stepped into the holodeck after tapping on the console.... [D]Into an endless green field, blue sky above with puffy white clouds lazily rolling by. It was perfect. Almost perfect.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 01:23 AM
Kytha was already blushing profusely as they entered the holodeck. She took in their surroundings "It's really pretty! Like something from a movie." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 01:41 AM
It might as well have been. He walked her onward through the endless sea of rustling green as the wind flowed gently around them.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 01:50 AM
She held tightly onto his hand as he lead her through the grass. The wind gently blowing on her skin made it seem all too fantastical. She might as well have stepped into one of her fantasy books.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 02:45 AM
He paused in step just under a tree and smiled dpwn at her. "I believe here is a good place to dance?"
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 02:48 AM
"I think so too." She grinned, placing her other hand on his shoulder. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 04:02 AM
His hand was placed gently on her waist, and he led her in a slow, easy dance. Judt the two of them, slowly twirling in the breeze.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 04:30 AM
She feel into step with him, smiling warmly up at him. She felt herself become entranced in their serene dance. It felt as though nothing existed out of this moment in this never ending grassy field.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 05:19 AM
He too simply melted into the moment. For the time being it was just him and Kytha, dancing together in the most serene setting he knew of. It felt wonderful. Simply wonderful.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 05:42 AM
Her gaze was locked with his as they twirled around. The boundary between reality and fiction seemed to be blurred. "I feel like I've stepped into one of my books."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 05:47 AM
"Which one in particular?" He brought her in close at their next twirl.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 06:10 AM
She felt her cheeks burning red "If I would have to choose... Maybe Howl's Moving Castle? It's a story of a girl who gets cursed by a witch and ends up working for a powerful wizard while trying to undue the curse. The scenery discribed in the book is very much like this."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 01:17 PM
He merely smiled and held her close to his chest.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 01:20 PM
She stared into his eyes, holding on to him tightly. "I could stay here forever with you."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 01:26 PM
"And I could get lost in your eyes forever." He answered softly. He leaned in close, placing them mere inches apart. "Oh, dare I say it. I lost myself in them on our first date."
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 01:34 PM
"I think we've been lost in each other's eyes since that day." She felt her heart pounding against her chest. Being so close to him caused her body to tremble. She couldn't help melting into his arms and succumbing to her emotions. She gently kissed him, unable to resist.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 01:50 PM
Who was he to resist? With a sigh, he leaned in, pausing in step at the next turn to gently cup her face between his hands. Soft, warm, comforting as always.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 01:57 PM
Her face felt like it was burning with how flustered she was. She melted into his touch, kissing him for a while more before reluctantly stopping. "Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that this would ever happen."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 02:53 PM
"I am glad to have been more than your wildest dreams." Came the soft, whispered answer, and a soft smile that seemed to warm her heart.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 02:55 PM
Her heart skipped a beat. As childish as it may come off, she couldn't help but be enamored with him. She returned the smile, looking up at him with adoration.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 03:05 PM
He squeezed her hands once and nodded to the base of the tree under which they danced. "Shall we rest for a short while?"
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 03:09 PM
"Sure." She reluctantly parted from him and took a seat under the tree, keeping her eyes on him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 03:24 PM
He settled down next to her in the grass, wrapping both arms around her and happily nuzzling her cheek.
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 03:32 PM
She giggled loudly, wrapping her arms around him and pulling him close
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 22-Dec-20 11:44 PM
Oh, Kytha. How sweet, how beautiful. His own little column of stars. He leaned in close, kissing the top of her head. "I hope you're still in one piece." He joked, "By that I mean solid, unmelted and preferrably not to be mopped up~?"
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Remi-chan 22-Dec-20 11:58 PM
"I would say I am in a semi-liquid state." She grinned, clinging to the Kelpian. She figured if she could change her makeup she would be a puddle by now. Her heart seemed to soar when they were together.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Dec-20 12:00 AM
"Do you need to be re-frozen, my dear?" He leaned closer to her, mere inches apart. Oh, he knew she would probably 'melt' further after that - he merely wanted to see it happen for himself. Ho ho.
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Remi-chan 23-Dec-20 12:20 AM
It felt like all the air left her lungs, she could only stare helplessly into his eyes. Her face was redder then flames. "I wouldn't want you to stop being near me."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Dec-20 01:51 AM
"Your wish is granted." He leaned in, kissing her on the lips before pulling away.
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Remi-chan 23-Dec-20 02:02 AM
She returned the kiss, the hybrid girl having become completely red. She couldn't help but melt. Something about him just enamored her. No sun could compare to him in her eyes.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Dec-20 02:14 AM
He chuckled, now that he was done turning her into melted Betazoid/human. She looked so adorable with her face all red... "Well. We can't stay here all night. What say we finish our dance and we can head home?" (edited)
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Remi-chan 23-Dec-20 02:23 AM
"That sounds lovely." She kissed him yet again. "I am getting sleepy myself." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Dec-20 02:29 AM
"Indeed. See you tomorrow?" He smiled back, blushing a little himself.
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Remi-chan 23-Dec-20 02:31 AM
"Of course , dear. Get plenty of rest." She grinned, standing up.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 23-Dec-20 02:50 AM
"You as well." He squeezed her hand and headed out of the holodeck.
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Remi-chan 23-Dec-20 03:05 AM
She left right after him
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Dec-20 06:04 PM
Lola dashed into the holodeck and said, "Okay, Computer, give me a state of the art kitchen with all the fittings and stuff. It's time to bake!" The computer complied and the room was suddenly a large kitchen. Lola set her basket on the counter and started calling out ingredients from memory.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Dec-20 06:13 PM
Strangely enough, someone else with actual ingredients in a basket walked through the doors - Dune, stil in uniform albeit with the jacket bit half unzipped. "Oh. Um. Hello, Lola. I apologize if I happen to be interrupting..."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Dec-20 06:23 PM
Lola truly hadn't noticed there being someone else and jumped. "Dune! Hecking- were you here the whole time?? I-" She was about to apologize for hijacking the holodeck but instead bit her tongue and channeled her inner field medic. "I would apologize for taking over this holodeck but you and whoever have been in here for god knows how many days- what were you guys dling?? Do I need to sterilize this holodeck before I start baking???"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Dec-20 06:27 PM
"I've... been here for only three seconds...?" He blinked hard even as he walked into the holodeck properly. "I assure you that you probably don't need to sterilize it before you do any form of baking, lest simply spending quality time with someone I care about greatly constitutes the need. Which is a coincidence..." He set the basket on the kitchen counter with a short laugh. "...as I intended to do the same. To bake, I mean." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Dec-20 06:33 PM
Lola narrowed her eyes at him and poked him in the chest with a wooden spoon. "Spending time with someone you care about almost always leads to the need to sterilize, but I'll trust you this once. I didn't notice any funky scents when I came in here." She dropped the spoon and went back to sorting ingredients. "So, I assume things are going well for both you and Kytha?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Dec-20 06:36 PM
For all his professional outlook (well, mostly), the implications behind Lola's statement made him turn a dark shade of pink. He wasn't 'inexperienced' in such things though he might have preferred to act to the contrary. "Kytha and I are going very well, my friend, and I believe we shall til the end of our days." He decided not to comment on the rest even as he pulled ingredients such as chocolate and biscuits onto the counter in front of him. "She is simply lovely to be around and to spend my days with. Every second is simply delightful." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Dec-20 06:53 PM
Lola smiled. She began mixing her ingredients. "I've spoken with her a few times, but I unfortunately don't know her too well. Oh, have you heard about the new medical officer! He's a Jem'Hadar!! He's quite handsome." Lola set her spoon down. "I wonder if he likes pie..."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 24-Dec-20 06:58 PM
"I have heard of him, yes. He is to train ensign Ciel in field medic's practical, or so I hear." He did not comment on the Jem'hadar's appearance. Well, he wouldn't have done so even if he had agreed or disagreed anyway. This is not because his writer also plays said Jem'hadar. "Why don't you bake him one and see?" He began mixing pie filling in a bowl. Chocolate, caramel... mmm... (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 24-Dec-20 07:27 PM
Lola hummed with a smile. "I might just do that. Say, I think I'll make slices, not whole pies. Or... actually, I'll just make little pies. Computer, I need four cupcake tins, standard size." The tins materialized. Lola had just finished making the dough and rolling it out, so she grabbed a cookie cutter from a drawer and began cutting circles out of the dough, rerolling the dough when necessary. After she placed the flattened dough into the tins she began making different fillings. She made a mixed berry filling and an apple cinnamon filling, carefully mixing together the ingredients for both. All the while Lola was talking. "So, I heard there's a new klingon aboard the ship. I think I saw him at the wedding, but he seemed so odd. What klingon drinks orange juice in a corner? Oh! I met Joseph Tan the other day! We spoke of holo mystery novels and movies- those are like holonovels but without you actually being in them. Did you know I got a dragon?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 12:04 AM
The Klingon could have been one of a few on board. Nothing too unusual. Joseph Tan he'd glanced over vaguely - the projectile weapons specialist. But the last bit- "I'm sorry, my friend. A dragon? As in... a bearded dragon? The Terran lizard normally kept as a domesticated pet?"
:divider: His commbadge chirped then, however, and he had to step outside to answer. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 25-Dec-20 12:26 AM
And Lola was once more left alone to bake. This would not do. "Computer, bring up a hologram to help me bake. They need to be good at conversation. OH, wait, cross that!! Bring up my hologram friend!!" The computer chirped and a hologram appeared, and Lola picked up right where she left off. "So, I've been wondering, do you think I look better in yellow, green or blue? Oh oh oh, I need to see Sosri soon, I promised to keep her updated on the goings on in the ship." Lola finished her fillings and quickly poured them into the tins. She began working on the coverings of each little pie. "You know, I've been thinking of asking Ciel out, but I don't want to make things weird between us if things don't work out, so I don't think I'm going to do that. I think what I'm going to do is wait until someone else asks me out then progress. I have a terrible habit of coming on to strong when all I really want is a friend I occasionally kiss. On a different note, do you have any gossip you can spill for me? I know you hear so much but can remember so little one the program is closed... maybe I can get someone to look at that for you. Oh, did you hear that Ensign Tierno got engaged last week? He and his partner eloped; we haven't seen either of them since. I think they ran off together!" She finished her coverings and loaded the little pies into the oven. Then she proceeded to gossip more about everything aboard the ship.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 01:20 AM
He hadn't heard a word of what she'd just said. So when he stepped back in, having heard only part of her ramblings, he went, "Sorry, Lola, you were saying?" Unusually calm for a man who'd just announced that they were in grave danger.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 25-Dec-20 01:40 AM
Lola looked up with a bright happy smile on her face. "Oh, I was just telling my friend here Nadia about stuff! Nadia, meet commander Dunamis! Dune, this is Nadia." Nadia was a very hot human man with perfect hair. He was approximately 5'9" tall and had dimples in his smile. When he raised his hand and said, 'Hey, I'm Nadia,' his voice was deep and smooth, like a chocolate and jazz. "He's been keeping me company while you've been gone. He's absolutely not the holo bartender from the party I hosted in November." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 01:46 AM
"Hello, Nadia." He made no comment on the hologram himself as he returned to the ganache which had just begun to set. "What have you been telling him about exactly?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 25-Dec-20 01:53 AM
"Oh, you know." Lola donned an oven mitt and got the tins from the oven. She placed them on a wire rack next to the stove before turning back to Dune. "A little bit of everything really. I told him I need to talk to Sosri and keep her updated with the ship, and I told him about Ensign Tierno's engagement and how the two haven't been seen since. I still think they ran off together. I was thinking about asking Ciel out, but I don't think I will. I'm quite content to stay as friends, and I don't want to make things awkward. Oh, before you left, you wanted to hear about my dragon! His name is Gronk! And yes, he's a... bearded... dragon- did I say that right?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 02:01 AM
"Ah. I see. A bearded dragon." He chuckled lightly - if sounding a little strained. "As for ensign Ciel... well, I'm sure there'll be someone else who'd be willing to havr you in their life as more than a simple friend if that is the way you would like things to continue." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 25-Dec-20 02:08 AM
Lola nodded, fanning off the pies to help them cool faster. "Nadia helped me decide to wait until someone asks me out instead of the other way around. Unless of course I know they are the one. What happens is I tend to come onto people too strong and they get nervous." She leaned against the counter and smiled. "I just know the perfect guy is out there for me, non replicated pie in hand and a marriage proposal in the other. Well, actually maybe not the marriage proposal, the pie is enough of a marriage proposal for me!" She had a large bowl replicated and she turned the little pies over into the bowl before arranging them artfully.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 02:11 AM
He shrugged, noting the last thing in his head. He was still going to give her a pie anyway, though, as a friend, and he hoped that she would be able to distinguish that. He piped chocolate caramel ganache into his pie crusts and left them to chill for the time being, dusting flour off his shoulder. "I don't get nervous. You seem quite normal in fact. The perfect one is surely out there." He gave her a reassuring smile.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 25-Dec-20 02:42 AM
Lola smiled. "Thank you commander! That means a lot to me." For once, she did not elaborate and start about 5 conversations in one breath.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 02:49 AM
"You're welcome." He sighed, wishing the tarts would chill a little bit more quickly. "Would you like a chocolate tart by the way? I've made plenty."
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 25-Dec-20 02:52 AM
Lola eyed him, then the tart, then him again. Finally, she said, "I will accept one in friendship. I would rather Kytha not be mad at me; I like her quite a bit."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 02:57 AM
"That is exactly what it is meant as...?" Chuckling, he reached into the fridge, pulling out a pie for her and had the holodeck replicate a box to put it in, handing it over. "Kytha knows that there is only one woman in my life in that capacity, that being her, and I intend to keep it that way."
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 03:00 AM
[comms] “McFadden to commander dunamis.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 03:03 AM
"Speaking, Soval. How may I help you?"
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 03:05 AM
“I got something for you for Christmas sir.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 03:09 AM
"I'm on holodeck two. Soval, none of us is on duty at the moment - please, just Dune will do...?" He chuckled into the comms while packing another box of tarts. Ooh, Kytha was going to adore these...
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 03:10 AM
“Ok sir I’ll be there shortly.” with that the comms cut out
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 25-Dec-20 03:15 AM
Lola grinned. "Well, I'd better get going Commander. I'll see you around the ship! Nadia, I'llsee you next time! And I'll work on what we talked about, okay?" And with that Lola left with her pies. She left some on a napkin for the commander. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 03:22 AM
He chuckled and sat down, awaiting Soval.
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 03:23 AM
he enters. “hello commander.?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 03:34 AM
"Soval." He brushed flour off his uniform and smiled. "Please, just drop the Commander, sir and so on while we are still off duty?" (edited)
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 03:37 AM
“Ok mister dunamis. Any way here you go.” he hands the gift to dunamis.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 03:41 AM
He accepted the gift with both hands. "Thank you so much, my friend. How have you been of late?"
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 04:22 AM
“I have been well dune.” he said with a bit of hesitation. “how have you been I know it’s been along time since we have spoken one on one.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 04:43 AM
"I have been excellent myself. How are you and Lihne?"
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 05:40 AM
“We are doing well how about yourself are you seeing any one again?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 05:42 AM
"Ensign Kytha Briar. The anthropologist. Sometimes I wonder why I tend to only attract telepaths to myself - women wise, anyhow." He chuckled softly.
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 06:44 AM
“Yes telepaths are interesting but I’ll pass on them.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 06:47 AM
"To each their own. Oh! In any case... I'm sorry I did not get you anything, my friend. I should have." He sighed, shaking his head. "We go back longer than many of the friends I have now, don't we? Regardless. Thank you so much for bearing me in mind though I admittedly did not do the same for you."
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 06:53 AM
“Yes it’s a book about human philosophy and rhetoric. And we go back to the vanguard when you where a lieutenant.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 06:59 AM
"And I wasn't half the man I am today back then. Oppression from the admiralty abound, the ever-present air of fear and tension." He recalled. "I still recall when I argued with commander Clyde over the ethics of rescuing section 31 agents."
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 07:44 AM
“Yes I remember that argument we had in sick bay that one time. And commander clyde he was a real pain at times he seemed to play a little fast and lose with the prime directive.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 07:46 AM
"And his familial ties." He sighed at the unpleasant memory. "Regardless. That is in our past, now; thank goodness those times are no more."
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 07:58 AM
“Yes thank goodness those times are behind us. Now days Iv focused more on keeping my career on track to advance I’m trying my best to learn everything I need to know to make lieutenant commander.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 09:53 AM
"Keep learning, my friend. I'm sure you will get there eventually. You are a fine helmsman and I'm sure you will go far."
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 10:03 AM
“Well sir one doesn’t simply sit at a helm his whole life. So I noticed starfleet command has swapped my department back to command.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 10:04 AM
"Oh, I've noticed. That having happened what are your aspirations moving forward?"
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 10:06 AM
“Well I had originally thought that I would possibly become a chief tactical officer then go back to command when I got selected as a first officer. But now I don’t know where my road leads I mean when do lieutenant commanders pilot ships?”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 10:26 AM
"They teach others to do the same. Perhaps you may wish to transfer departments when the time comes?"
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 10:50 AM
“I don’t know right now.”
“Anyway dune I got a few more people to give out presents to I must be going.”
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 10:55 AM
"Of course. I shan't keep you - see you again, my friend.:
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irishgaming1 25-Dec-20 10:56 AM
“Will do.” with that he made his way out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 25-Dec-20 02:05 PM
He left soon afterward.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-20 05:44 PM
"Computer, create a containment vessel appropriate for a domestic bearded dragon composed of solid neutronium." He barely batted an eye at the large metal container (complete with heat lamp, air holes, filled food bowl and water dish) that materialized in mid-air and stayed suspended (such is the power of a holodeck) there as he walked into the centre of the room, which was currently an empty holodeck grid. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 26-Dec-20 05:50 PM
Lola stepped in and placed Gronk in the "containment vessel" before stepping further into the holodeck.
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Planettree 26-Dec-20 05:52 PM
Ciel stood by uncomfortably, waiting.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-20 05:55 PM
"Computer, begin program." He took a step back as the holodeck grid faded... Placing the trio on New Romulus. Except it was New Romulus at the height of the Iconian War - the field in front of them was swarming with Iconian heralds, plasma rifle fire and antiproton beams zipped past their heads, trees burned... well, it was chaos. Plain and simple.
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Planettree 26-Dec-20 06:08 PM
Ciel watched with a deep breath in as everything changed, all in an instant. His heart rate picked up. A soreness formed at the back of his throat. Deep inside him, something heavy and dark settled. His ears lay flat against his skull. Hell. The air was full of loud sounds that hurt his ears, and under these the cry of the dying. The sound grabbed his heart with an icy cold claw. They were out there, lying in the thick mud, dying. It was only a simulation, but for them it was real. And that was enough for it to be real to Ciel. It was hell. "Computer, medical kit." He called, grabbing the case when it materialized. He wasn't going to wait a moment longer. He ran out to where a Romulan who had just been shot lay.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 26-Dec-20 06:19 PM
Lola jumped into action immediately, even though her first instinct was to assist her friend. "Computer, I need a medical kit." The kit appeared directly in front to her and she grabbed it and ran towards a fallen soldier. The Romulan was trying to get up to keep fighting but Lola pushed him back down semi-gently and and told him to stay there. She grabbed a sub dermal regenerator and began to heal the plasma burn wounds on his chest.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 26-Dec-20 06:20 PM
[D]Ciel unfortunately did not look where he was going. A large blue ball of bright blue antiproton energy exploded behind him, throwing him forward several metres. Thankfully, he would be unharmed.
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Planettree 26-Dec-20 06:33 PM
Ciel didn't quite understand what had happened, only that the breath had been knocked from him, and that he could no longer hear. A vague, piercing note filled his ears. Not being able to hear himself, under any other circumstance, would have caused him to panic. Now, though, he was fixated on one thing: the Romulan. Where was the Romulan? He pushed himself up out of the mud and grabbed the kit, which was a couple meters away. He hurried back to where the Romulan had been. He was already dead. Ciel's hands began to shake. He looked around, hoping for some sort of guidance. But there was none. Turning, he rushed to the nearest Romulan who was still alive. She'd been shot in the abdomen, and was writhing in the mud. He dropped to his knees, grabbing gauze and packing the wound. The ballista-like weapons were landing all around. They needed to find cover somewhere. He looked around and spotted a rock formation nearby. "Lola! we need to set up a temporary triage where we can keep the wounded safe!" With as much care as he could, he lifted the Romulan fireman's style and carried her behind the rocks.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 26-Dec-20 06:41 PM
Lola finished with the Romulan she was working on and told him to get back into the field, then stood up and looked around. She turned her head when she heard her name being called, then heard her instructions. She nodded and, after making sure the coast was clear, she started pulling together large bits of metal from the rubble around them and leaned them against the rocks. After a suitable wall structure was formed, Lola also began helping carry the wounded behind the wall. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Dec-20 01:11 AM
[D]A group of Iconian constructs turned in unison and charged after the two of them, as did several of their Herald counterparts, firing at them with blue antiproton beams.
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 01:21 AM
Ciel noticed the change in the firing pattern. With a horror that he’d never experienced before, he took a guess at what he had to do. “Computer, phaser!” He took the weapon and aimed: “Non-lethal shots. Non-lethal shots only. Aim for the legs and arms...” he whispered as he took aim. He exhaled and pulled the trigger. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 01:24 AM
Lola scowled at the Iconian things as they started after her. She was here for the wounded, not their bullshit. She took off running and grabbed a dead romulan's gun. She didn't know what type it was, or what she was firing. She just turned around, rolled a nat 20 on attack, and blasted the hell out of the one closest to her and Ciel. Cool scenes like this one needed cool catch phrases, but this was combat, not improv classes.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Dec-20 01:33 AM
As it turned out Ramat himself was occupied with beating the scrap out of more Iconian heralds - while grabbing wounded Romulans and dragging them to safety. How he did both at once without panicking was unknown. Maybe it came with having a very healthy complete lack of fear of death. Ha ha. Regardless, he began dragging casualties to the little triage centre they'd made... [D]Meanwhile, the two Heralds were swiftly dispatched. Maybe the Iconians had gotten complacent. Ha. Or not.
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 01:37 AM
Ciel's attempt at self defense had been utterly useless. He'd only served o set another tree alight with the stun setting of the phaser (He hadn't even considered that the weapon may not be set to kill). He quickly holstered the phaser and went back to carrying the injured Romulan to shelter. Once he was there, he set to work packing wounds, administering painkillers and assessing which wounded were in the most danger.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 01:54 AM
Now that the way was clear for a brief moment, Lola began hauling the living Romulans to the triage center. She healed the ones with plasma burns on them relatively easily, but she had to pack wounds with hopefully sterile bandages for several others. Lola briefly entertained the idea of going around the makeshift triage center with a sticky note pad and just labeling the patients based on level of need for care, but she shut the idea down. Instead, she went around assisting those that she could so that they could get back on the battlefield. She kept the cool gun she pulled off the Romulan on her person the whole time. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Dec-20 02:03 AM
Ramat dropped (softly) three more Romulans on the ground and knelt down, carefully but efficiently treating their wounds. He displayed no signs of panic or distress. Just cool, calm efficiency. "You're both doing well," He muttered as he worked.
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 02:31 AM
In the ER, Ciel had had people to help him. Right now, Lola was busy. Ramat was busy. He had to do it all by himself. Not that he couldn't. He was actually doing it very well, but his cool had completely escaped him. He was not really aware of Ramat or Lola or the Iconians, or the other injured any more. His focus was completely and solely on the Romulan in front of him, out of whom he was pulling large pieces of shrapnel. If that concentration wavered, even for a moment, he would panic. He would forget what he was supposed to do. His hands would begin to shake. That was not an option at the moment.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Dec-20 02:42 AM
He sighed and sat down on the ground. "How are you both? I can turn the program down if you need me to."
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 02:48 AM
*Ciel didn't process Ramat's words. He wasn't able too. If he broke his focus, he wouldn't be able to continue. And he needed to continue. He needed to help* (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 03:03 AM
Lola glanced up from her work on a Romulan to check on Ciel and immediately didn't like what she saw. "Computer, freeze program." She walked over to Ciel and gently put her hands on his shoulders. "Ciel, are you okay??"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 27-Dec-20 03:05 AM
"Ensign." He put down the holographic medkit in his hand and was at Ciel's side in an instant. "Are you alright?"
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 03:06 AM
Lola immediately snapped at Ramat. "You stay the hell over there, Mister. You have done enough as it is."
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 03:14 AM
The Romulan in front of him stopped breathing, and Ciel's ears pressed harder to the sides of his skull. "No, no! Not another one!" He whispered under his breath, reaching up to feel the man's pulse. It took Lola's hands on his shoulders, to which he jumped rather suddenly, for him to realize that the program had been frozen. "Oh..." He said, rather limply. It was a strange twist of relief and horror that he felt. "Its just a program." He said softly.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Dec-20 03:18 AM
[Ramat]"Computer, end program." Wonderful. Lose the trust of two of your colleagues at once, why don't you. He shifted away from both of them as requested, watching the holodeck grid return to its normal state. "We are finished here. I will not place the two of you in any more harm's way."
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 03:33 AM
Ciel wanted to protest. This was exactly what he'd expected. This was what he'd been steeling himself for for the last week. He wanted to keep going. To finish the task he'd been assigned. If this was what it took to learn, then he could do it. He would do it. He had to. Because in the end, so many lives had been lost on that away mission, and he could have saved them if he'd only known what to do. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 03:34 AM
Lola gently brought Ciel into a hug. "Ramat, I will be having words with Amy about this. This is unacceptable." She turned back to Ciel, speaking softly. "Ciel, are you okay? You need to talk to me."
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 03:37 AM
"I'm fine... I'm... I will be fine. Don't be mad at Ramat. I asked for his help... What next?" Ciel straightened himself up. Though his ears were still pinned, and his tail tucked, he was looking to Ramat for the next step
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Dec-20 03:44 AM
[Ramat]"We do nothing until I am sure that both of you have recovered." He replied flatly.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 03:47 AM
"No, no, no, there really shouldn't be anything 'next', today. This was too much too soon, and Ramat should have known that. You came to him asking from help as... as basically a beginner, and he... he did the equivalent of throwing us into the ocean to teach us to swim. What he did is not okay." (edited)
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 03:52 AM
Ciel looked from Ramat to Lola and back again, still very blankly. "This is what I expected." He replied rather unspecifically. "Its... Its only a simulation." He stumbled over the words, repeating them in hopes to convince himself, as much as Lola, that it was okay. It was only a simulation.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Dec-20 03:54 AM
[Ramat]"No, no, no, this isn't alright. I am not training a pair of Jem'hadar soldiers and I should have kept that in mind." He added on. "We will start with theory next time when both of you are ready."
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 03:58 AM
"I won't ever be ready..." Ciel said. Slowly sitting down in the holographic mud. "How can you be ready for... for this?" He gestured widely to the shelter, where the holographic Romulans were lying in the muck, their sweaty faces contorted in agony. His hands had begun to tremble. "I'll never be ready, and that's why it needs to happen now."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Dec-20 04:01 AM
[Ramat]"You can be ready if you have enough time and space to get used to it. It is not impossible. As for how I am ready for any of this-" The words snaggled in his throat, and his head bowed, averting both icy blue eyes from the pair. "-well. Not all species are completely unafraid of death or injury. I should have remembered that." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 04:06 AM
"Ciel, you can't force yourself. If you force yourself to do these things, you'll just hurt yourself." Lola was frustrated for Ciel. If he could not feel upset at Ramat, then Lola would feel for the both of them. She got up and got Gronk from his crate and went back to Ciel, dragon on her shoulder.
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 04:15 AM
It felt vaguely unfair: he'd prepared for this. He'd been ready to lose sleep over what he would experience today. He'd been ready to spend the next few days trying to separate the real from the fake. But now it was being cut short, before he'd even been able to begin learning what he'd come to learn. "I... guess I'm outnumbered, then..." He said softly, getting to his feet. The trembling had spread. It was very visible in his elbows and shoulders now. And it would only continue to get worse.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Dec-20 04:20 AM
[Ramat]"Get some rest, go to a counsellor if you need be. I will assume all responsibility and consequences for any and all action that follows." He stood, dusting off his uniform.
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Planettree 27-Dec-20 04:41 AM
Ciel nodded, knowing it was pointless to argue with either of them. He did, however, say quietly: "I don't think you've done anything wrong, sir. Thank you, for... the training." As he moved towards the exit.
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Lt. JG. Zulola Jex 27-Dec-20 04:58 AM
Lola and Gronk walked with him to the exit. Before she exited, she half-turned back to Ramat. "Thank you for trying, Sir." Then she left with Ciel. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 27-Dec-20 05:04 PM
[Ramat]Thank you for trying. Thank you for fucking trying. Oh, he'd tried, alright, and achieved nothing. If anything he'd most likelylost that which was most important in an environment like this one. Wonderful. Just wonderful. The Founder was going to be most displeased. Not that she ever wasn't. He departed the holodeck with a sigh.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Dec-20 06:35 PM
Capri walked into the holodeck and tapped the controls, smiling when suits appeared on their bodies. He looked back at Jack with a grin, "Dont be alarmed. I tweaked the program so that their speech would also appear as text."
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 28-Dec-20 08:11 AM
Jack followed Capri into the holodeck. He looked at his suit. „That’s cool.“
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 28-Dec-20 03:26 PM
"Well it is meant to look like the 1960s after all." He smiled and tapped a few more keys, motioning for Jack to follow him in. The arch vanished and the holodeck looked like the inside of a very old British building.
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 28-Dec-20 04:48 PM
He followed Capri and looked around.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 28-Dec-20 09:16 PM
Capri guided Jack over to a set of door and breezed passed a woman's desk, turning back to Jack. "That's Miss Moneypenny, she's the secretary for M."
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 28-Dec-20 10:32 PM
He looked over. „Are we doing here a James Bond novel? He looked curious back at Capri.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 28-Dec-20 10:47 PM
"Not specifically. I had a program made that is set during a James Bond novel but its random. Sometimes they provide a mission, sometimes you just chill out at headquarters and you help out other detectives or just explore. And you can set it for different locations in the books too."
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 29-Dec-20 07:55 AM
"Nice. Let´s start."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 29-Dec-20 05:25 PM
"I mean, it has started. But by the look of it, there's no work today. So let's go make some mischief in London, huh?" He smiled and motioned for Jack to follow him.
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 29-Dec-20 05:32 PM
Jack followed him. „What do we do? Just have some fun?“ He gave a little chuckle. "or we go and catch some crazy people?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 29-Dec-20 06:34 PM
"Nah, we're just gonna have some fun. No crazy catching today."
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 29-Dec-20 07:23 PM
„Ok. Where to go first?“
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 30-Dec-20 05:41 PM
"Good question. I guess we'll just see where we end up?" He smiled and motioned for Jack to follow him out.
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Lt. JG. S'Kiv 30-Dec-20 06:45 PM
Jack followed. „Hope somewhere interesting.“
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 30-Dec-20 06:52 PM
"I mean...its 1960s London, I would think there's something interesting here. I've never actually been to London so im not sure."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 31-Dec-20 11:22 PM
Capri paused when he heard the notification. "Later? I'm being summoned." He gave Jack a weak smile and a thumbs up, "Feel free to explore. I dont mind!" He called before hurrying out of the holodeck.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 04:02 AM
[D] Cassidy punched in a new program into the holodeck panel, then finished it with a sharp tap. The holodeck thought for a moment, before the computer spoke. “You may enter when ready.” The large doors hissed open to reveal a life sized Occidental-class sitting in a shuttle bay, which, according to the wall behind the shuttle, was the USS Enterprise, NCC 1701-D. The shuttle itself was about the size of a minivan, roughly 6 meters long and 2 and a half meters wide, not including the nacelles, which added another meter to the width. She chose this design over the others due to its versatility. The tan khaki hull was complimented with sharp red pinstripes along the length of the shuttle, following a curve that makes the shuttle look more sleek and aerodynamic. This streak suddenly swung down the stern of the craft and widened to half a meter wide and then tapered down to a point on the bottom of the hull. In addition to the sleek, swooping silhouette of the shuttle’s main hull, separate wings were attached on the nose for stability in atmosphere as well as a tail rudder, also for stability in atmosphere. The result was something more akin to a fat board dart than a shuttle, but she thought it looked much better than most shuttles of the past. Mounted on very tip of the bow of the shuttle were 8x 40mm torpedo launchers, which made the front of the shuttle look more akin to a catfish than a Federation craft. Cassidy admired her creation for a moment. It looked so much better in person than it did on the data pad, and she absolutely loved it. And now to fly it...
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 05:44 AM
On the port side of the shuttle was a small control panel with a large green button in the middle. Pressing it opened the cargo\passenger loading doors, which here about 3 and a half meters long to accommodate even some of the tallest members of Starfleet, the doors on the port side were hinged on the top and bottom respectively, and split in the center along the angle in the hull. This also showed the thickness of the hull, roughly an inch and a half of standard medium density hull plating found on most transport shuttles of the 2360s. Not only did this make the shuttle lighter and more maneuverable, but it also made it cheaper to build. Slapping on starship-grade hull plates would just take away from the shuttle as a whole. Inside the shuttle, the first thing that one is greeted with was a compacted biobed built into the floor of the shuttle’s main cargo bay, with a second one beside it. These biobeds were “telescoping” in that they rose from the floor when it senses a patient lying on it, and under the bed proper were two extending drawers with hyposprays and all the required equipment needed neatly stowed away, and in the other a variety of emergency tools such as regenerators, defibrillators and the like. Once inside the shuttle and looking astern, display screens showing the patients’ vitals, with additional tool storage and a sterilizing station should a doctor need to get bloody. Behind this display screen was the type 3 warp reactor and impulse assemblies, all the required plumbing and electronics kept nice and low to lower the center of gravity. Moving forward, the cockpit resembled a DC-3 with how old it looked. Analogue-style digital instruments and a control panel with mechanical buttons? In 2478? Yep. That’s a thing. If the pilot so wanted, there was the option to pilot it by hand as well, with a flight stick and throttle raising up from either side of the pilot.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 05:37 PM
{Chime!}
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 05:56 PM
“Computer, exit!” Cassidy called, which revealed the doorway to the holodeck. Sensing another person on the other side, the door slid open for Amanda. “Commander! Welcome to the infamous Enterprise-D! Please, come!” *She made a beckoning motion toward her chief, taking a few steps towards her but not leaving the holodeck program.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 06:03 PM
Amanda stepped forward into the holodeck. "Hey nice program! Is it yours?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 06:05 PM
“Well, sort of. I modified an existing program of the Enterprise-D’s shuttle bay and added our Occidental class to it. Took me a whole week to get it all working properly. The data rod kept corrupting for some reason. Managed to iron it out though.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 06:09 PM
"Maybe because it's the Enterprise-D? I've heard tell that that ship was such a weirdness magnet. Maybe it's just the reputation," Amanda said with a chuckle. She walked in further and started to look over the shuttle design. "Pretty snazzy. Question is will it accomplish what we want?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 06:14 PM
“That’s what we’re here to find out. I programmed an attack on the planet below from a Romulan bird-of-prey. Our job is to get as many survivors as possible off the planet and back to Enterprise as soon as possible without being destroyed. We are more than equipped to do it, but it still won’t be easy.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 06:15 PM
"Sounds like a plan. Maybe after we can program us towing a ship? Also, how fair of a pilot are you because I am not very good nor would I pretend to be."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 06:24 PM
“I’ve done some flying simulations in my spare time but never flown in a combat situation. I think I can handle it.” she then muttered under her breath “I hope so...” Almost on que, the red alert klaxons began blaring and the Enterprise shook as she took a hit, presumably by the Romulan bird-of-prey. Cassidy stumbled a bit but stayed on her feet by bracing herself on the shuttle.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 06:25 PM
"Well the safeties are on so we should be fine...The safeties are on right?" Amanda went to get inside the shuttle quickly.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 06:35 PM
“Yes, of course they’re on!” Cassidy replied and scrambled inside as well, taking her position in the pilot’s seat and starting up the engines. “Could you please bring the shields and the weapons online? Once we’re out of the shuttle bay we’ll be danger close.” She didn’t want to be barking orders at a superior officer, that wasn’t proper. The shuttle’s engines roared to life, the impulse engines crackling and popping while it automatically adjusted the fuel flow.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 06:38 PM
Amanda chuckled at Cassidy and did as she was asked, "aye sir. I have some engine efficiency calculations that might help as well as some shield modifications if you want to test them." She handed a data node to Cassidy. "Just insert that into the console."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 06:44 PM
“Ah, thank you, Commander!” Cass smiled at Amanda and took the node, inserting it into the console as requested. Once the computer calibrated the new calculations, the engines calmed down to a gentle hum. “Ah, brilliant! Shall we?” BOOM! Another hit to the Enterprise, and the lights flickered inside the shuttle bay for a bit.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 06:46 PM
"Probably should before we get destroyed and can't test anything out." Amanda got the shields and weapons up, and busied herself with performing a sensor sweep of the planet. "Oof that's a lot of people to rescue..."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 06:53 PM
“Good thing we got the fastest shuttle in the fleet,” Cassidy mused and waited for the shuttle bay doors to open before speeding out as quickly as safely possible. Once outside, the Romulan warship was firing phasers at the Enterprise while focusing torpedo barrages on the colony below. “We need to take out those torpedo launchers before we can get down to the surface safely. I’m going to take us in as close as possible, I need you to focus phasers and torpedoes on their launchers,” Cassidy explained, her tone cool and even, though there was definitely some stress in her voice.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 07:01 PM
"Aye aye, phasers ready and torpedos locked and loaded. Maybe I can make myself a career in tactical if this whole engineering thing doesn't work out. Just give me the order." Amanda was the picture of calm, her body easily moving with the shudders of the ship getting close to the phaser fire.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 07:06 PM
Cassidy couldn’t help but laugh a bit. “Yeah, and maybe when I’m older and wiser I’ll get into command so I can captain my own starship,” she joked back with a chuckle. “Fire when ready,” she declared, beginning to strafe sideways so there was minimal chance at the torpedoes missing. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 07:17 PM
"Firing," She said as she let loose a full spread of torpedoes as well as phaser fire. "Direct hit, torpedo launchers are down. Just the other side and we'll have taken away some of their teeee... Oh boy they're firing phasers. Brace for impact." The blue green beam shot straight out at them and hit dead on, the shuttle shuddering. "Shields at 70%. Guess they still have some teeth left."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 07:26 PM
“The shields took that hit better than I thought. Target their phaser arrays and fire at will,” Cassidy ordered and put the hammer down, darting around the Romulan ship up close and personal, using the manual controls for once. “Hoooly SHIT this is fast!” Cass whooped and brought them in for another strafing run at high speed. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 07:30 PM
Amanda held on to her console before firing at the phaser array. "God damn what kind of fuel are we using? Did you put caffeine in the injectors? Phaser array took a hit but still functional. We might just have to make with fancy flying if we're going to rescue anyone. I'm getting reports of injuries on the planet."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 07:39 PM
“Yeah I’m using a slightly more volatile fuel mix,” she replied, then banked away and sped full speed away from the warship and towards the planet below. “Right. Let’s let Enterprise deal with these guys.” She hit a button on her console which brought up comms. “Shuttlecraft Echo-3-3 to Enterprise: we should get some medical staff down here once you get the chance, we’re heading to the surface to assist the wounded.” With that, Cassidy engaged reentry protocols and held on. Once the shaking subsided and they were in the clear, Cassidy took control of the shuttle once more to find a landing zone close to the affected area.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 07:45 PM
"Cass how much capacity does the shuttle have?" The Enterprise noted an affirmative and indicated they were sending a team to the surface.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 07:50 PM
“Two on the beds and another in the aisle, but with this speed we can make multiple trips quickly. 2 was the best I can do without making it super wide,” she explained, touching down in a clearing and unfastening her seat belt, before getting up and scrambling to the door, opening it and jumping out.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 07:56 PM
"We might have to look into making it a bit more spacious. I know it's fast but a rescue ship would need to have larger capacity." Amanda ran out after Cassidy, her longer legs making up the distance between the two. She skidded to a halt quickly and looked ahead. "Ah...you programmed resistance, good times." Ahead of them was a small group of Romulans advancing on whatever shelter the planet's inhabitants had created. "Guess we'll need to stretch our muscles."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 08:02 PM
Cassidy cracked her knuckles and her neck. “Let’s crack some skulls! We’ve been meaning to have a fight like this for a while so I figured now would be a good time.” Cass then looked around for a weapon of some kind, only finding rubble, unfortunately.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 08:03 PM
Amanda shook her arms a bit, "probably should have brought a phaser or two...shall we even it up and tell the computer to take their guns away?" She pulled at her uniform shirt and took off the heavy and thick over shirt to give her some better movement in hand-to-hand.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 08:08 PM
“Agreed. Computer: remove the romulans’ weapons.” After confirming the order, the Romulans’ phaser rifles disappeared, much to their confusion. When they saw the pair of humans walking toward them, they shouted something in Romulan and began running towards the pair. They outnumbered Cass and Amanda 3:1, but those odds still looked good.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 08:12 PM
Amanda gave a bit of a predatory smile. "You ready?" She began to jog a bit, raising her fists in a stance.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 08:56 PM
“I was born ready,” Cassidy replied and balled her fists, running to keep pace with Amanda. She was internally thankful that she didn’t wear makeup today, it would’ve been all kinds of messed up after this fight. One Romulan jumped at Amanda with a fist raised, ready to punch, while one leaped at Cassidy, to which she quickly responded to with a spin-kick to the face.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 08:57 PM
Amanda brought her arm up to block the punch and aimed her own at the Romulan, hitting him square in the jaw. "What level are they programmed at?" She called to Cass as she locked herself in a pushing match with another Romulan.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 09:05 PM
“I think-“ she had to pause to counter another blow from another man, grunting loudly while doing so, “-Level 3? I don’t exactly remember though!” At this point she was starting to get tunnel vision, and focused primarily on attacks. With one on the ground and trying to get up, she punched another in the throat and finally grabbed a third by the throat, putting him in a headlock, to which he tried his best to break free by elbowing Cassidy in the ribs, which seemed to only piss her off. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 09:08 PM
"Oh level three? That's not bad. Ok, then you're dumb enough to not see this coming..." She put her leg behind the Romulan and pushed him back with a grunt so he fell, then unceremoniously soccer kicked him in the head. The next one tried to grab her from behind around her neck and jumped on her neck. "Fucking...stupid..." Amanda backed up and slammed the man into the wall of the shelter hard. He grunted and loosened his grip and she leaned forward and flipped him onto the ground. "You doing ok?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 09:14 PM
“Just-“ she fucking wringed the man’s neck with a loud grunt, then dropped him. “-fine.” Her uniform was dusty and the left shoulder had a slight tear already. “I’ll be sure to save some for you!” (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 09:15 PM
"You don't have to, I just had a workout in the gym not long ago." Amanda elbowed another in the head and caught her breath. "I think...we're almost done."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 09:21 PM
“Looks like it, you wanna take the left and I’ll take the right?” Her hair was a mess, and she was winded, however she seemed to be enjoying this a bit too much, and it reflected in her very dark tone of voice when she spoke up again: “Let’s get this done and over with...”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 09:26 PM
"Sure, sounds good." Amanda went towards the left and broke into a run. She tackled the Romulan on her side and got into a mount position before she gave him some heavy blows and finished him off.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 09:31 PM
The last one looked afraid, but the romulan rage still consumed him, so he still attacked, which Cassidy intercepted and blocked the attack aimed at Amanda, then proceeded to throw him to the ground and beating him senseless. All the while she was alarmingly quiet. Not a word, or even a grunt, just heavy nose breathing and a stone cold glare into the romulan’s eyes. This wasn’t Cass. This was something hidden deep down that was stirred by this particular fight. (edited)
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 09:32 PM
Amanda stood up as Cassidy took out the last Romulan. She watched her and raised an eyebrow. "Cass...mission yeah?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 09:38 PM
Cassidy flinched a bit when Amanda spoke, then looked down at the bloodied man below her, then up at Amanda, climbing to her feet and brushed herself off. “Sorry, commander. I don’t know what got into me there...”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 18-Jan-21 09:38 PM
"Hey, no need to say anything, especially to me. Let's focus and get those people out ok?"
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 18-Jan-21 09:42 PM
She nodded and knocked on the door. “It’s safe now,” she called in. “We’re with the Federation! We have a shuttle ready for your injured!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 19-Jan-21 02:21 PM
Some of the people started to filter out. Amanda watched as a team from the enterprise transported in as well. The medical team began to traige the wounded, directing Amanda and Cassidy to take some of the wounded. Amanda walked over and hefted one of the people up to help them walk. "Yeah, we'll have to increase capacity. This will take forever otherwise."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 20-Jan-21 02:36 PM
“How many would be best? 4, maybe 5? I think I can fit that in 6 meters. We do have some speed to play with, so some added weight shouldn’t effect it too much.” Cassidy helped someone to the shuttle as well, trying her best to calm down after the fight, and failing slightly, but managing to keep her composure around the Enterprise staff and the survivors.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 20-Jan-21 03:13 PM
"5 would be good, standard away teamsl size." Amanda loaded the wounded onto the shuttle. "I think we've proven we can take a beating and still accomplish what we need to do."
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 20-Jan-21 08:55 PM
“Agreed. Should we just end the program and make the adjustments? Maybe you can work on it this time since it’s your project? I’m sorry for stealing the thunder on this, got super carried away...”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 20-Jan-21 09:30 PM
"No Cassidy, it's our project. Your name is next to mine on this. I'll be happy to work on the adjustments, but I think you did a great job."
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 21-Jan-21 12:31 AM
[D] After speaking with Cassidy further, Amanda left to head back to her quarters.
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Ensign Cassidy Greenfield 21-Jan-21 10:33 AM
After Amanda left, Cassidy ended the program and retrieved the data rod, then headed back to her quarters to modify the schematics.
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ThatRoseGirl 21-Jan-21 11:41 AM
Claire stepped in and set the mix martial arts gym training programme. A few hanging punching bags materialised around her with a octagon ring in the center of the room. There was a hologram coach standing beside her suggesting training methods for the session. Claire chose her custom training session and began to train her kicks on the punching bad. She started off with a low roundhouse kick with her right leg followed by a high roundhouse kick with her left leg. (edited)
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ThatRoseGirl 21-Jan-21 11:50 AM
Reviere repeated the kicks then switched to a combo of left jab right uppercut and a spinning roundhouse kick. She mixed it up switching up the combo not really following it to the book. She continued this for a full 5 minutes then stopped for a mini break. She then stepped into the octagon ring and a holo sparring partner appeared in front of her. She then proceeded to wrestle the holo practising her various takedown moves. There was the one leg takedown, two leg takedown , leg trip,firemans carry and etc. She then mixed it up by practising against defending against takedown attempts and improving on her transitioning from defence to offense.
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ThatRoseGirl 22-Jan-21 01:26 AM
After training for a few hours, mixing up her training session she ended the programme and exited the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 03:51 AM
...which turned out to be the absolute gunmetal grey of the walls and floor plating of a Jem'hadar ship. Windowless too, though the corridor was well lit. Every so often the occasional holographic Jem'hadar milled past them, ignoring the pair completely. It was just bleak to see. Somehow he didn't quite feel quite as nostalgic as he thought he would be. (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 03:55 AM
Cas stepped inside and looked around- not that there was much to see, though she didn't really mind. "So this is your old ship?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 03:57 AM
"Yes. Boring. Dull. Not very exciting. Very... regimental. No one complains because no one cares." He set off down the hallway, boots clanking on the metal deck plates. No carpet, no color. Just grey metal. "It's... was... home. For five months of my life."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:07 AM
She followed him. "Do you ever... miss it at all?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 04:09 AM
"Can't say I do. The Federation gave me so much. A better home, better comrades, my life. This by comparison feels dull now. Which it is, let's get that right." They passed what looked like living quarters behind a door; bunk beds, tightly packed, it seemed. It almost seemed claustrophobic inside.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:24 AM
Cas glanced in the room as they passed, frowning slightly. She wasn't upset that Ramat had brought her here, but it made her sad to think about him spending a not insignificant part of his life there. "I'm sorry, Ramat. Did you have anyone you were close with at all?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 04:26 AM
"Jem'hadar do not grow 'close' to one another. We are fellow soldiers and that is all. We learn to fight with one another in a team but that is all. Friendship is- was in my case- unimportant to us."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:36 AM
Cas watched as a holographic Jem'hadar passed them in silence. She looked up at Ramat. "Have you ever..." She bit her lip, and paused. "Okay, this is going to sound a bit strange, but have you ever loved someone, Ramat? Even just something more than 'this person's presence is inoffensive to me'."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 04:37 AM
He paused in his step, thinking about the idea. "If you put it that way, yes. I enjoy your presence. I enjoy talking to you and look forward to the next time we meet always . Why?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:45 AM
"Just curious. From what you've told me, it doesn't sound like the Founders were too welcoming of that kind of thing, so I'm glad you're able to... feel that way." She said. "Though I'll admit I was also asking for... well, personal reasons."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 04:46 AM
"What kind of reasons?" He enquired, tilting his head curiously. "If you don't mind telling me?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:54 AM
She cleared her throat. If Rhys were here, he'd be laughing halfway to next week. "I enjoy your presence very much too, Ramat. Out of everyone onboard, I feel like I'm closest to you. And... well, why do you think I asked if you've ever loved someone?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 04:56 AM
He let that thought hang for a second as he thought about it. He didn't even mind when a holographic Jem'hadar phased straight through him. Oops. "You know something, Cas-" He said after some time, "I think I know why. If you do actually have some kind of feelings for me just tell me." (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:03 AM
The phasing Jem'hadar was oddly tension reducing. "It seems like I don't really need to tell you, then. I really do enjoy spending time with you, Ramat, and I just thought maybe... you'd like to spend a little bit more time together."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:05 AM
"I don't see why not." Came the reply without hesitation. Obviously he wasn't quite catching the double meaning or maybe hidden meaning of those words, but it was still somehow adorable. "I would like to."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:12 AM
Cas smiled. "Okay. Okay, good." She said, just a bit softer than before. "Now, is there anything else you'd like to show me while we're here?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:14 AM
"Not really. It's another four or five decks of grey. Maybe I find us somewhere a bit more colorful, unless you want to see the bridge." (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:17 AM
"Either is fine with me." She said. "If you'd like to see the bridge again we can go, but I would also understand if you don't want to."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:18 AM
"I don't mind. It's a part of me and that's unavoidable." He resumed walking down the hallway to what looked like a turbolift, slowing so that she could keep pace. Somehow he guessed that she might like that very much.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:21 AM
She did indeed appreciate the gesture, and walked with him to the lift.
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:27 AM
He stepped into the turbolift at her side and asked for the bridge. As the car travelled he looked sideways at her with a tiny smile on his face. "Spend more time together," He mused, "What would you like to do?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:32 AM
"Oh- well, I mean it could be anything. What we do now is perfectly fine too- like going to the arboretum on spacedock. That was really nice. Just... more personal things, instead of like, running into each other at work or in the bar."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:38 AM
"Ah." For an adult Ramat was colossally bad at thinking up little meetings or activities to bond himself with anyone else - maybe he'd just have to learn, considering at the moment his head was quite empty of such ideas. "I'll come up with something. I promise." He stepped out with her onto the bridge - which was again windowless, populated currently by three Jem'hadar soldiers, another with a set of eyewear over his eyes conversing with a female Vorta dressed in red robes. (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:42 AM
"I have faith you will, and if you can't think of anything- I have plenty of ideas." She said, stepping out after him. "How many Vorta are usually on these ships?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:45 AM
"One. They command the ship as well as the First that commands the company." He stopped next to the Vorta, who paid him no heed. "This is Mellias. The Vorta in charge of my ship. The First here is Imran'ikar. I never liked him." He nodded to the Jem'hadar to whom she was speaking.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:47 AM
Cas looked at the two Ramat had just named. "What's Imran'ikar wearing on his eyes? If they're glasses, aren't Jem'hadar supposed to be genetically perfect for combat?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:48 AM
"It's an eyepiece. I don't know why Mellias doesn't have hers on. The ship is windowless as you've seen. The only ones with actual sight of the battlefield are the First and his Vorta, which the headpiece is connected to. Therefore his subordinates must implicitly trust him - or die." (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:50 AM
"Oh. That's- terrifying, actually." She admitted. "Why aren't there windows?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:51 AM
"No idea. The Founders don't want their little pet lizards to rebel, I bet." He shrugged.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:55 AM
"Well, I suppose they failed on they end at least once, yeah?" She said. "Do you think other Jem'hadar- or Vorta, like Nedras- will ever leave the Dominion?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:56 AM
"I don't know. Maybe. I know some have left. Others? I cannot say." He remarked. "Well. Shall I change the setting?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 05:57 AM
She nodded. "Okay. What did you have in mind?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 05:59 AM
"Computer, change the setting to Juventas IV, Gamma Quadrant, southwestern Traelis continent." The scene around them shifted to a beautiful forest glen, grassy, green, lush, and with flowers popping up at random near their feet. "This is where I crashed. My ship crashed. I didn't think about it then but it's actually very beautiful."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 06:07 AM
She looked around at the starkly contrasting scene they were in now. "Wow. This is really beautiful, Ramat. Do you run this program a lot?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 06:09 AM
"No, I don't. I've never considered it before today in fact." He admitted, "But you mentioned something calm, so I thought it'd be appropriate. I can find us a tree or patch of grass where wr can sit and talk-"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 06:13 AM
"That would be nice, yeah." She grinned. "Besides me, did something else make you think of this place again?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 06:14 AM
"Not really. I don't think about it often, though not for any particular reason." He replied, settling down in the shade of a nearby tree and its overhanging canopy. "Just never occurred to me til today." (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 06:23 AM
She plopped down on the grass next to him, absentmindedly running one of her hands through it. "I'm glad it doesn't bring back any unpleasant memories- at least I assume it doesn't." She said. "So what have you been up to since we last talked?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 06:25 AM
"Nothing much. Just... work. Not much else. Oh, ensign Ga'Hatz met me in the gym the other day. I think he's... growing attached to me." He remarked, "Even though all I did was tell him to get off his butt and redeem himself."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 06:33 AM
Cas smiled slightly. "I don't know a Ga'Hatz. Is that a good thing?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 06:36 AM
"He's a Klingon. Security officer. He seems like the impressionable type." He remarked. "Quick question. Can I ah. Just put my arm around you or something?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 06:41 AM
"Oh-" Her cheeks warmed slightly, and her smile grew. "If you'd like to, yes."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 06:47 AM
And so he did - an arm gently laid across her shoulders, drawing her just a fraction closer to him. "Anyhow. I hope he doesn't grow too attached..."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 06:51 AM
She settled into his touch. "What happened that prompted him to ask you for advice?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 06:53 AM
"Nothing. I bumped into him when he was looking extremely listless once, so when I asked him why he told me that he'd lost his honor. Something like that. So I told him to get the hell up and get it back instead of moping."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 06:56 AM
She quirked a brow. "Well, if it was anyone else I would be surprised he was taking a liking to you, but since he's a Klingon, that might have been exactly what he needed to hear." She mused. "Regardless, it doesn't seem so bad to have someone who- I don't know, looks up to you like that, I guess."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 06:58 AM
"It probably isn't so bad as long as he doesn't grow too attached or transfer to Medical or follow me around in lieu of working. Or something."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 02:25 PM
She chuckled. “Somehow I don’t think you have to worry about that.” She said. “Oh, speaking of Klingons- have you met anyone from our partner ship yet?”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 02:27 PM
"The captain." He recalled. "Short. Silver hair. Surprisingly gentle for a Klingon. He looked a bit familiar too, I can't remember why. He was with commander Dunamis on tour. Anyone else... not yet. I expect to meet them tomorrow, though."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 02:35 PM
"Oh right, for the party!" She exclaimed. "I haven't met any of them yet, but I hope they like the beach theme, I don't really know how Klingons feel about that kind of thing. I think there's going to be some kind of fighting ring though, so, uh- prepare yourself for that."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 02:43 PM
"I am prepared." He declared, "Always. At least, I certainly hope I am. Will you be there?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 02:46 PM
She nodded. "Yes, I will. I helped plan it, so it's a bit of an obligation- not that I wouldn't go otherwise."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 02:48 PM
"I look forward to it. A beach, you say. I don't even know what I'll wear." He remarked, quietly twiddling his thumbs while lightly squeezing her. So that he didn't, like, break her spine in two. "I've never actually been to a beach, holographic or not."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 02:52 PM
"Oh, well- I don't think we're going to have any kind of water activities, so just warm weather clothes would probably be fine." She started, then paused. "Wait, you've never been to a beach before? Not even for a mission?"
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 02:54 PM
"Not casually. I've hidden in sand on a beach once while I was still fighting for the Founders. I mean - isn't a beach synonymous with fun? And relaxation? I've never been to one for fun."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 03:03 PM
"Yes, usually beaches are used for fun. I think we're using a Risa beach program, actually- 'the pleasure planet'." She said, laughing a bit. "But I'm not really one to talk, I only went to a beach for the first time a couple years ago. I think you'll enjoy it, though. I haven't met many people who don't like at least some part of the beach."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 03:08 PM
"Maybe the sun. Or the food. There's food, isn't there? I might find something new that I like. There's... well, I'm not the best with people but the people I care about will be there. You'll be there so I think I can brave the crowd for a while." He remarked with a dry smile. "And I think you'd enjoy that." (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 03:23 PM
She smiled. "I would. Very much so." She replied warmly. "And as for food, there will be plenty. Klingon and non-Klingon alike. Though we did rule out gagh, so I hope you don't have a special liking for that."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 03:41 PM
"Nothing into particular. I look forward to it when the time comes." He mentioned with a sligbt yawn. "
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 03:45 PM
Cas glanced at him following the yawn. "Would you like to call it a night? I'm a bit tired myself, and we'll see each other at the party tomorrow."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 03:49 PM
"If you'd like. The night has been excellent, Cas. I learned a couple of new things... we shall see where that goes. Hmm~?" Again he cracked another dry smile. "Especially how you feel about me."
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 03:53 PM
"Yes." She said with a smile. "We shall. I've had a very nice night as well, Ramat."
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 03:59 PM
"You are welcome." He let go of her right about then and dusted off his jeans as he got back to his feet. "See you tomorrow. Shall I accompany you home?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:11 PM
She followed him in standing. “I- sure. That would be lovely.”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 04:18 PM
"Besides, we can talk along the way. Computer, end program." He nodded to the doors as the scene around them faded back to the holodeck grid. "Shall we?"
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:19 PM
She nodded. “Lead the way.”
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Lt. JG. Ramat'iklan 22-Jan-21 04:20 PM
He began walking off the holodeck, once again slowly enough so she could keep up with him. Maybe he wasn't quite ready to actually hold her hands yet.. or maybe she'd have to take thr first step. Who knows? (edited)
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 22-Jan-21 04:28 PM
Cas, either completely oblivious to the fact that Ramat may not have been ready or simply willing to take the risk, reached over slowly and took one of his hands. [D] They left the holodeck, Ramat walked Cas back to her quarters, and they bid each other good night.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 26-Jan-21 10:53 PM
She stepped inside, pulling up the program for the second time. She didn't expect to make as much progress as last time- both due to the upped level and the shorter amount of time she had- but progress was progress. She rolled up her sleeves, set her PADD down, and got to work.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 27-Jan-21 04:13 PM
Cas finished up a few more levels of the program, before deciding she most definitely needed a drink. She left the holodeck.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 02:44 AM
He laid on the floor of the simulation room. The lights were off and there wasn't any simulation that appeared to be happening, but on the ceiling was a display of stars as seen from a specific farm back on Earth. (edited)
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:00 AM
The light reflected off of his glasses as his hands were crossed over his chest, loosely entwined fingers together. His chin up a little as he traced over the familiar constellations in his mind.
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:05 AM
Once she arrived at the door she stepped in... to be greeted by Mattie looking up at the ceiling in the dark holodeck. She was instantly overcome by embarrassment for walking in on someone using the holodeck, and said, "Oh! I didn't know you were using the holodeck..."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:06 AM
He lifted his head slightly, his gaze upside down from where he had been laying compared to the door. "It's totally fine. Did you want to join me or use the deck? I can always pause the projection."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:08 AM
"Oh, I'd actually like to join you," she replied, after looking at the ceiling, noticing that what Mattie was looking at was actually a projection of a night sky on Earth, and promptly becoming highly interested.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:09 AM
He moved one hand off his chest to pat the floor beside him; his gaze returned to the ceiling, "Pull up a piece of floor, then hon. How's your day going?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:10 AM
She moved to where Mattie patted the floor, laid on her back, and then replied, "It's been going good. How about yours?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:12 AM
A smile crossed his face as he thought on recent activities, "Overall? Pretty well." His one hand fingered the bracelet around his wrist, the one with the stardate of when he and Amanda had started dating. "Just got a little homesick with all this talk of war going on."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:15 AM
"Yeah," she replied wistfully. "I think this whole war's taking its toll on everyone. I've gotten a little homesick myself, too." She then added, "I wonder what's going through my mom and dad's minds now..."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:16 AM
He turned his head to look at her, his glasses tinted with the darkness now, "I'm sure they support you and are worried. Could you maybe send a message to them?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:18 AM
"I'll do that, actually," she replied, a little happier now. "I haven't gotten in touch with them since I was assigned here." In the meantime, her gaze was locked upwards.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:19 AM
He watched her for a moment longer before his gaze returned to the celestial stars. "My mom is constantly checking in with me. So are my sisters... my dad... hasn't been as supportive of me being off planet."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:20 AM
She looked back at Mattie, and asked, now curious, "Why doesn't your dad want you up here?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:21 AM
His voice carried around the room, filling the space with emotion, yet still seemed to only deal with facts, "The reason I signed up to Starfleet was the result of an impulsive decision. My dad wanted me to stay on Earth, continue to repair ships or potentially look at teaching at the academy."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:22 AM
"So you signed up because your dad didn't want you to?" She was somewhat confused, though she asked the question calmly.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:23 AM
He shook his head before he gave a response, "I signed up to get away from a small town where a girl tarnished my reputation because I dated a guy in high school."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:27 AM
"Oh..." she grimaced a bit. "I'm sorry for asking, but what exactly happened then?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:30 AM
His gaze never left the stars as he continued, "She was going to marry me. Got so far that she pressured me into buying a ring, but before I could propose, we went to this like... dance that was being held by the church. While there, a pastor asked me if I was still struggling with my identity... whether I was ready to repent for my sins about dealings with my same gender, I told him that I was strong in my faith and also in my own sexuality. She overheard... then made me explain why I was questioned. She turned many of the youth and older people in the town against me that were at that dance, claiming things that didn't happen until I couldn't even go outside without parents telling their kids to stay away lest I infect them with my sins. I had to get out of there."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:34 AM
All she could feel was sympathy for Mattie's plight. "I'm so sorry you had to deal with that, Mattie. Y'know, some people just can't accept others for who they are, so they do what everyone in your town did." She then added, "In hindsight, leaving the town and joining Starfleet was the best thing you've done. You're away from those people, at least."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:40 AM
A slight nod before he turned to look at her directly, "I suppose. My dad perceived it as running away. But I wasn't going to argue with people of a religious background that didn't even want to fight fair."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:47 AM
"And you did good by not arguing with them. Those kinds of people, you just can't win against," she replied reassuringly, looking at Mattie. "Honestly I'm surprised people still follow religion in the 25th century. Then again, my parents were religious themselves, so I probably shouldn't say that." After that, she looked up at the sky.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:49 AM
He paused before he added a comment and let it hang between the two of them, "I'm a practicing Catholic."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:53 AM
She turned to look at him and replied, "That seems nice." She then added, "I don't really practice any religion. My parents believed in the prophets, but I never believed in them myself."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:54 AM
He nodded his head as he looked up at the stars, "That's okay. It's your own beliefs and the only one you have to worry about is your own soul and perceptions of the world around you."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 04:04 AM
Silently acknowledging his statement, she turned back towards the sky and observed the stars.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 04:05 AM
He laid back against the floor before his voice broke the silence again, "So why did you sign up?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 04:12 AM
"I was always a bit interested in space," she replied. "Though, not that much. It's that I was more interested in engineering and saw that Starfleet had a lot of opportunities for engineers, so I joined."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 04:14 AM
He smiled warmly at that, looking over the constellation of Ursa Minor. "That's a pretty good reason to join. How are you liking the department?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 04:18 AM
"I actually like Engineering a lot," she replied. "What about you, Mattie?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 04:19 AM
"I love it. I couldn't consider doing anything else, honestly. I have grown very attached to my department and the people within it."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 04:31 AM
"I have yet to meet everyone in Engineering, but I'm attached myself to the people in it." She then added, "I'm also attached to a few people outside of Engineering."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 04:38 AM
An eyebrow raised as he rolled to face her, clearly expecting to hear all the details. His voice deathly serious, "Okay.... spill."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 04:55 AM
"Well..." she started, "I probably shouldn't have said 'attached'. I just mean that I've befriended a lot of people outside of Engineering." She then added, "However, there is someone that I'm actually attached to."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 05:16 AM
He propped up his head with one hand, "And the deets are?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 05:37 AM
She hesitated for a little bit, before continuing: "Well, there's this guy in Medical that I met at a get together party on Holodeck 3. It was super awkward at first," she laughed a little bit, "but soon we clicked."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 05:39 AM
His eyebrows wagged slightly in a suggestive way, "Ohhhh and what is their name?"
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 05:51 AM
"His name's Newt," she replied, "Newton Eirson. He's just such a sweet guy," she said somewhat ecstatically, her eyes wide and sparkling. (edited)
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 06:28 AM
He seemed to think this over before settling back, "Well, as the unofficial big brother of the engineering department, I may have to sit him down for a talk."
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:07 PM
She looked at Mattie, somewhat worried. "Wait, why do you want to speak with him?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 03:15 PM
He gave her one of his characteristic easy going grins, “To make sure he’s good enough for one of my fam.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 03:17 PM
"Oh," she replied, relieved. "You had me worried there for a second." She then asked, "What about you? Anyone you're attached to in particular?" (edited)
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 04:08 PM
A slight pause before he gave the widest grin yet, a dreamy look in his eyes, “Yeah. She’s absolutely amazing.... she makes everything about being on this ship better in every way.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 06:17 PM
"That's really nice," she said. She then asked, "What's her name?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 06:19 PM
His voice held full respect and heart in it, his words simple. “Lieutenant Commander Amanda Higgins.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 06:21 PM
"Your girlfriend's the Chief Engineer?" She was taken by complete surprise. She then said to him, clearly happy, "Mattie, you have no idea how lucky you are!"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 06:22 PM
His eyes looked up at the stars as he responded calmly, “I know exactly how lucky I am. Shes the best woman I’ve ever known aside from family.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 06:24 PM
"Yeah, she really is a great person," she said. "In the three months I've been assigned to this ship I've come to consider her more a friend than just my superior."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 06:27 PM
His eyes warmed in their emotion as he turned his head to look at her, “Amanda has quickly become both my best friend and confidant. I honestly don’t think I would have lasted as long on this ship as I have without her support.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 06:29 PM
The 'lasted as long' part caught her attention. She asked him, a look of both confusion and worry on her face, "What makes you think you wouldn't have lasted very long here without her?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 06:50 PM
He observed her expression before he gave a response to her question, “I’m not one for arguing with parents... and I didn’t think I’d cut it as an engineer. Especially coming into the game so late compared to the rest of you.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 07:59 PM
"Oh, come on, don't say that," she replied. "You make for a good engineer in my opinion. I'm sure you did fine when we had to replace the warp coils last month."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 08:09 PM
A sheepish look before he looked away from her gaze, “I... I was so nervous. I thought I was overstepping my place a little. It’s hard to remember rankings when things need to be done immediately.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 08:10 PM
"Nervous or not, I still think you did well," she said, "and, really, that's all that matters in such a situation." She then looked away from him and turned back towards the sky.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 08:11 PM
He hummed at that comment before he gave a large sigh, “Now I guess I have to officially introduce myself to the captain before I can take the next step with Ams.” (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 08:17 PM
"Hmm?" She turned back to him, a look of curiosity on her face. "Introduce yourself to the Captain? Why?"
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 08:29 PM
He looked around to ensure they were alone, “Cause once I make Lieutenant then I can ask Ams to marry me.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 08:41 PM
"Is being a Lieutenant required to marry someone?" She was genuinely curious when she asked that question.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 08:48 PM
A shake of his head to respond, “No. It was just a promise her mom made me take.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 09:50 PM
"Oh," she replied, before turning back towards the sky. "Well, you probably won't become a Lieutenant for a while, so there's time."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 09:58 PM
A sigh escaping him as he looked at the stars, “Yeah.... it’s the real reason I’m looking to impress the higher ups though.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 10:04 PM
"Yeah," she replied. "To be honest with you, I feel like I haven't really proved my worth on the ship."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 10:11 PM
He reached over a hand to nudge her shoulder, “Nah. You’re a bright kid. And you’ve got tons of potential. You just need a solid goal to achieve.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 10:13 PM
"I think that's the issue," she replied. "I don't know what goal to set."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 10:24 PM
“Do you have an interest in advancing your career or specializing in anything specific?”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 10:27 PM
"Well," she started, smiling, "I'm already a warp core specialist. I'm already specializing in one specific thing, I guess. All that's left for me is to advance my career."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 10:31 PM
“And your romantic life once I have a chat with this Newton folk.” He raised his arms above his head to stretch out his joints.
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 10:37 PM
She let out a light chuckle before replying, "Yeah. I'm actually already planning on another date with him. I just need to message him about it and work out a time and place."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 10:41 PM
“Mhm.... and where and when were you planning? Asking for a friend.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 11:14 PM
She was somewhat intrigued- and worried- as to what Mattie's intentions were. "I was planning on tomorrow somewhere on Deck 9. Where and when exactly, I don't know. That's why I'm messaging him to work out the details."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 11:18 PM
He nodded his head in a slow way, as though he was thinking something over. “Alright... I’ll try to squeeze in time to speak to him either the next day or sometime shortly afterwards.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 11:22 PM
"Oh, okay, sounds good," she replied. She then turned back to the sky, wondering exactly what Mattie would talk to Newt about.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 11:39 PM
Mattie clicked a button on a handheld device, letting northern lights float over them, partially blocking out the stars.
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 11:43 PM
She was taken aback by the northern lights showing up, but at the same time, she was blown away by them appearing. She simply laid there silently, admiring the show Mattie had put on.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 11:44 PM
He had picked an especially elaborate display from the past records, one known as the northern dragon.
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 11:46 PM
She gazed at the pattern for a good while, studying it, admiring it, tracing it with her eyes.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 11:55 PM
He settled back and watched the designs float over the room for a moment longer. A silent alarm on his PADD signalling the start of his shift would cause his happy moment to be on hold for now. “I have to go, but you can stay if you want.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 11:56 PM
"I'll stay here," she said. "See you another time, Mattie."
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Ensign Matthew Skye 29-Jan-21 11:57 PM
As he got up, he gave a groan, his back stiff from the floor, “Man... I feel like I’m getting old.” He gave her one more smile before he placed the remote for the room beside her arm, “I’ll catch you on shift later. And I wish you the best on your date, Ota.”
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Ensign Virol Ota 29-Jan-21 11:59 PM
"Thanks, Mattie," she said, waving at Mattie, before letting her arm fall beside her.
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Ensign Matthew Skye 30-Jan-21 12:09 AM
He waved once before exiting the room.
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Ensign Virol Ota 30-Jan-21 01:31 AM
After Mattie left, she decided that simply laying on the Holodeck floor wasn't enough, and so got the remote and used it to change the deck to a large, grassy field; she happened to be laying on the top of a hill. After that, she set the remote down besides her and continued to gaze up at the night sky. (edited)
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Ensign Virol Ota 30-Jan-21 06:10 AM
After a few hours of gazing up at the sky, she got up, ended the program, and left the Holodeck.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 07:14 PM
Nemo stepped into the holodeck and looked around. "Where..... am I....." She said. The room had large observation windows lining a wall and allowing light to pour in, but otherwise the room was different shades of white and grey. She walked around and poked at different things just to see what they did. She found a device that inserted metal bands into paper, paper of all different shapes and sizes, and several rudimentary computers. Then, she found the machine Nemo poked around on the machine, then jumped back when it printed out a piece of paper with a few words on it. She poked around a bit more before she found a latch that lifted up. Out of curiosity, she removed the paper that was under the latch and placed her hand there instead. When the machine printed a copy of her hand, a Grin spread across Nemo's face. She had a Plan.
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30 minutes later found Nemo sitting on the machine with her pants half down, printing copies of her butt. After about 5, she hopped down and pulled her pants back up. She grabbed the copies and looked at them, cackling all the while. She was going to have to frame these later. Maybe she would give one to Ornock.
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 07:33 PM
A knock is heard from the outside of the deck.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 07:38 PM
Nemo was in the process of adhering ancient terran keypads to the ceiling when she heard the knock. How did one go about these things? She smirked "You may Enter!"
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 07:41 PM
Sui skipped in, looking around confused, when he recognized Terran script, some very old script though. He made an intrigued, curious noise. "Ooooh!~" Immediately the boy started opening random drawers and looking at the objects.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 07:46 PM
"Hey, stranger! You enter my domain, you mess with my territory, and you don't even tell me your name?? This is a crime that deserves punishment. Come here!!" She fought valiantly to keep from laughing she succeeded.
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 07:49 PM
The first one he found was a bottle of golden glitter, not even the Four Deities would've known why that was there. He opened the container and it popped open easily, spreading glitter all over his hair and uniform. He got up and went to her, looking a slight bit afraid but also a bit comical as he was smeared with glitter. (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 07:57 PM
Nemo looked up at the ceiling skeptically then shrugged. It didn't matter if the ceiling would hold. She'duse the wall instead. She quickly snagged the starfleet guy and pushed him against the wall and leaned in really close. She purposely made it look like she was going to kiss the guy. Her mouth was about an inch from his when she struck. She took the strong adhesive called Gorilla tape and taped one of his hands to the wall, then the other. She stood back to admire her handiwork, then frowned. He looked like he needed more tape. She ran several strips across his torso before she stepped back again and smiled. Perfect. "Alright, starfleet. What's your name?"
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 08:01 PM
He didn't know if he should be scared or flustered, but he probably was both, what with the almost kiss but subsequent taping to the wall. "H-Hosui..." He stuttered out, squirming a bit.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 09:11 PM
"Alright, Hosui. Here's the deal. I was originally going to leave you up there, but that would be no fun cause you could just end the program whenever. So, how about this instead. How about you help me wreck this joint? I hate everything about it except for that copy machine, so everything minus the copy machine is okay for destruction. The only rule is that you can only use items inside this room. Cheating with your starfleet replicators is not allowed. Is that fine?"
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 09:15 PM
He nodded as she explained the... Challenge? Game? Task? He didn't know. It seemed scary: ancient Terran machines were known for possibly having some disastrous results if broken or tampered with. But it also seemed fun! Little did Nemo know, he'd probably wreck HIMSELF more than the actual room. "A-Alright!..." (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 09:20 PM
Nemo smirked and took out one of her knives. After a few quick swipes, she freed him and tund back to adhering things to the ceiling, and leaving the clickers dangling.
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 09:23 PM
A bit spooked by the knife, he turned his attention back to the drawers. Rummaging around, the first thing found was... It was a metal device, two rectangles joined by a hinge, closing and releasing something metal. Curious, he decided to try it on his hand. Bad idea. He'd stapled the back of his own hand, and now attempted to pull it off exasperated. "Ow, ow, ow!!..." (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 10:25 PM
Nemo jumped off the desk she was standing on after she had ducktaped every last keyboard onto the ceiling and looked around. There were old earth communicators at every desk. Hmm. Looks like something else to put onto the ceiling.
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 10:29 PM
Sui gave up on removing the staple after a few minutes, almost in tears. Wasn't this supposed to be an office?! That thing seemed more like a torture device to him! He wiped his face off, looking for something else to mess with... Preferentially something less dangerous. He started ripping up some paper, making it into confetti and throwing the paper bits everywhere as he giggled like a child. (edited)
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Yuppi 30-Jan-21 11:53 PM
After a while the staple popped out on its own and the injury seemed to stop bleeding. Fiddling with the pens and pencils now, he was playing with the markers and his hair was many different neon colors other than the usual ash brown.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 30-Jan-21 11:59 PM
Nemo say in a spinny chair and wondered why they didn't have those on their ship. The chairs were so much fun, and they made moving in and out of them so much easier. She picked up another song chair, wheeled herself towards the window, spun Aaron d several times to gain momentum, then yeeted the chair through the window. She smiled in deep satisfaction.
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 12:00 AM
Seeing that the holodeck had multiple people in it, zacharias poked his head in, surprised and confused at the amount of destruction that had seemingly happened. ( #images-and-videos for a good description of his reaction)
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 12:03 AM
As soon as Sui saw the new arrival, he happily threw a handful of shredded paper at him, giggling happily.
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 12:06 AM
Zacharias gave him an unamused look "i didnt know children were allowed in the holodeck" he mumbled, crouching down to pick up the paper
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 12:09 AM
He pouted upset, standing up and sweeping the paper away from his clothes. Quite clearly a grown adult just having fun, he'd gotten a bit upset. He threw the paper bits back in the trash and sat down.
He looked up at Nemo having just thrown a chair off the window concerned.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 12:13 AM
What the ceap was with people entering other people's holodeck programs and not announcing themselves. Knowing full-well that the safeties were on, Nemo got up out of her chair and stood on a desk. She threw a pen at the new comer. "Announce yourself!!"
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 12:16 AM
he tried catching it, but missed, so it bounced off his forehead and he stumbled back a little, rubbing his head "ahh... that hurt..." he mumbled. "im Ensign Zacharias Murray, and i was hoping to enjoy a holodeck program or two..." he sighed, putting the paper scraps he picked up into an office bin
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 12:18 AM
"What, why are you cleaning up??? This is my destruction program, if you are not here to help me destroy every last inch of this place-" Nemo inhaled, then exhaled. In a much calmer tone of voice, she smiled sweetly and said, "Please leave."
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 12:29 AM
He stopped for a minute, putting the things he was picking up down and pulled a swivel chair off to the side, sitting down and watching "well, i wont get in your way, but i want to see how this plays out..." he gives a little gesture to continue as he leans back in the chair, putting one leg over the other
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 12:32 AM
Nemo rolled her eyes and went back to what she did best. Honestly, this was probably the most fun she had had in several years. She was definitely going to miss this ship when the assignment was over. In the meantime, Nemo threw a knife from her spot on the desk into a power socket and watched the sparks fly. There was so much paper around from Hosui's strange paper destruction, so they caught on fire quickly and easily.
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 12:34 AM
Sui ran to the corner scared, as even though he knew the fire was harmless, it was still a bit of a scary thing to see. "A-Are you sure this is safe?!..." He stuttered out from behind a desk.
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Commander T'Svai 31-Jan-21 12:42 AM
The doors slid open. T'Svai's head peeked through. She took in the fire, knives, glitter, and several keypads adhered to unlikely places with a critical eye and a neutral expression. "Computer, please state if holodeck safeties are functioning." "Holodeck safeties are active and functional." The computer replied. T'Svai quickly ducked out again. The door closed.
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 12:45 AM
A very confused Sui saw the Lieutenant enter, then leave. He walked over to another drawer, seeing what seemed like a whole world's worth of gel pens. Glitter, metallic, neon, all of them were there.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 12:51 AM
After she made sure her photocopies were safe from the fire, she placed them on a desk. "Computer, I need you to replicate me these exact copies so I can take them out of the holodeck." After the computer obeyed her command, she placed the good copies under her uniform shirt, then went over to a computer. After peering around the hunk of metal, she pried it open with another one of her knives and pulled out all the wires. She did this with all the computers, then did some quick engineering of her own. She made one long wire out of the many wires. Then she strung those through the ceiling as well.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 12:53 AM
Jayne walked in, and was immediatly knocked back by the dissaray of the area. So much for spicing up her old memories. Everyone seemed so chaotic, some where a bit petrified judging by one officers posture. However, that didnt deter Jayne from what she originally wanted to do, she proceeded towards the middle of the.... area and looked around. A weak "Ahem" Was made to try to get someones attention. Maybe, with a little more detail, Jayne would be able to figure out what this was all about.
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 12:55 AM
Zacharias looked up from the carnage at the lieutenant that stood in the middle of the room
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 01:01 AM
*Fire. Knives. Glitter. Keypads... was this a flipping office building? He may or may not have looked a little shocked when he poked his head in at last. Never mind who was in it for now - just... the setting. Why.* (edited)
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 01:03 AM
He looked up, seeing the Commander and immediately got up and saluted him nervously: He looked quite childish with glitter all over and his hair full of marker ink, with a few drawings all over his arm.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:05 AM
Was it usual for Starfleet to just not announce themselves when they entered a room? At least the first guy knocked! She got a good look at the two new people that had entered the holodeck when she noticed the tall Kelpien. Instantly a shit eating grin crossed her face and she grabbed one of the holo copies of her butt and walked over to him. She looped an arm around his and handed him the holo copy picture of her butt.
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 01:07 AM
[D] Kytha stepped in, only for her eyes to widen in horror as she took in everything. Was that Orion women destroying the computer. Upon watching the woman hand him a photo of her butt she proceed to speak up in a harsh tone. "Ma'am, I don't know who you think you are, but that is my boyfriend. He is taken. He doesn't want to see your butt." (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 01:08 AM
The woman turned her eyes towards the paper and let out a contemplating noise. How unusual it was that the officer would willingly hand out pictures of their behind to officers such as Dunamis. Turning her attention back to the lady she spoke. "How interesting, that parchment seems to have some homey touches... DNA even."
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 01:10 AM
Sui was redder than a tomato, both from the embarassment of being seen doing something so childish, flustered from just having seen a picture of that woman's butt, and surprised since Kytha had mentioned a boyfriend... But he'd had no idea said boyfriend would be the FIRST OFFICER, of all people. He just looked completely confused, barely able to process what was going on. (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:12 AM
Nemo's smile widened when she heard the small one who just entered talk. "Aw, sweetie, I was just apologizing to him for the whole knife incident! His facial ridges are... charming, im sure. But not for me." She slipped her arm from the commander's and left to greet the beautiful blonde that entered and purred, "You however, what's your name?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 01:14 AM
He took a deep breath and made his way to a table - and placed the photocopy there, neatly out of sight. He had no clue why she'd done that at all, or commented on his facial features (bleh, he wasn't that ridgey) but it wasn't going to bother him. Especially since he had something much more serious to think about. (edited)
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 01:16 AM
"Lieutenant Jayne Walsh, security department.... you know, those early 21st century printing presses carry a wide variety of pixelation, we have other facilities which would make images like that more pleasing to the eye." she said, posting at the paper Nemo was currently holding. Those pixels were rather irritating, noticing them boggled her mind and really played with her sensors. "And you? What is your name?"
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 01:16 AM
Zacharias rubbed his eyes in somewhat disbelief as the chaos only got worse "this is getting out of hand..." he mumbled, wondering why anyone would even make a demolition holodeck program
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 01:17 AM
Kytha just glared at the green-skinned woman and clung to Dune protectively. "Then say sorry. No one wants to see your butt." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 01:18 AM
"Kytha." He patted her arm. No fights. Not while he was still on board and certainly not with their KDF colleagues. "What is this setting if I may ask?"
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 01:19 AM
This was starting to get too crowded and tense for the boy. He sat down in one of the rolling chairs and slid over to next to Murray, wiping his own arms and hair from the pen ink with wet wipes he found nearby.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:20 AM
"I'm nemo, and this is a holodeck that was randomly generated for me. I love it. Do you like destroying things?? You should totally help me... smash."
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 01:21 AM
Kytha took some deep breaths trying to calm down. Looking at him for reassurence. "It appears to be an office building from the 21st century."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 01:22 AM
"I have heard that the destruction of property can be pretty pleasing to one's mind.... I am willing to participate, if thats what you would like?" She cood, her finger still pointing at that piece of paper before dragging it away, letting her arm drop to her side.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:27 AM
Nemo grinned. Finally, someone who was willing to help her destroy. "I would love the help. I wish we had usable holodecks like this on out ship. Instead they're all prank rooms from operations."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 01:29 AM
"I am sure that if you ask our superior officers they can assist in making a facility like this one for you. There are a lot of benefits to this kind of pleasurable event... Where shall we begin."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 01:31 AM
"Indeed." He collapsed into one of the office chairs with a long sigh, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 01:33 AM
"Are you okay?" Kytha gently placed a hand on his cheek, looking over him in concern. She could feel the turmoil within him.
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 01:33 AM
Looking at the Commander worried, Sui instead slid to next to Dune. After a few minutes of thinking, he took a sheet of paper and began folding it to make an intricate flower. It was similar to Terran origami, but Betazeds had a similar tradition, one Hosui was taught in his childhood. Once he finishes, he moves to make a few more, eventually making enough to give all officers present a folded flower.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 01:35 AM
"I... Kytha. I believe it is best we talk about it out of hearing distance with the rest of the crew." He leaned gently into her touch and closed his eyes. "For now, though... yes, I am. Though conflicted."
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:40 AM
Nemo was currently in the process of trying to rip out the wall panels.
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 01:41 AM
Starting to get nervous by the destruction, Hosui walked over to Nemo a bit scared. "Is everything okay?..." He said softly. (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:43 AM
Nemo looked at the boy curiously. "Why wouldn't I be? I'm having the time of my life over here!" She got the wall panel off and threw it out the window as well. She loved the sound of smashing glass in the morning. It truly invigorated her.
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 01:44 AM
Kytha simply kissed his forehead and hugged him. She wanted to give him alittle comfort at least. She could tell he was being weighed down by something and she hated seeing him distressed.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 01:45 AM
"So I am assuming that we start be removing all items from the premices?" She asked, completely unphased by the fact that Nemo ignored her question before hand. One track minds seem to have an effect on some people, but Jayne didn't mind at all. "It seems as though this photocopyer has been untouched, how interesting, it has survived the... destruction?" She said curiously.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:48 AM
Nemo snickered. "I wouldn't say it's untouched. It's definitely touched my butt."
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Ensign Zacharius Murray 31-Jan-21 01:49 AM
Zacharias got up, brushing himself off and pulling down his uniform before silently leaving, he felt like he was just in the way, anyway it was an excuse for icecream. He walked past the senior officers and went into the hall with icecream on his mind (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 01:49 AM
Dune smiled up at Kytha. She never failed to make him feel warm and comfortable inside. "Why don't we take a walk around?"
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 01:50 AM
"I would love that." She smiled at him adoringly and let go of him so he could stand up. He seemed to be doing Abit better after that and that made her feel so much better. (edited)
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 01:51 AM
He seemed still a bit scared at Nemo just casually destroying all those things. "B-Because people usually aren't well when they break things..."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 01:52 AM
"So that is where these photos came from." She took out a piece of paper and looked at it. "If you want better quality, then why not make your own out of better materials." She said, walking over to the orion, pointing out all of the pixels, they were clearly bothering her receptors but she tried to hold back the irritation. "You can see where section B and W have been pixelated, maybe motion blur. I do implore that you try out new ways, maybe you will get better results to suit the desired... effect?"
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 01:55 AM
He knew Nemo was well, and that was exactly what disturbed him. It was strange for her to just simply break things without care and enjoy it. It just didn't compute on the poor Betazed's mind. It somewhat scared him.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 01:56 AM
He stood up with Kytha, grasped her hand and went off on a slow walk around the office - pausing in front of a desk with a coffee machine on it. Some part of him wondered why humans used such odd devices centuries ago... but that applied to any and all species when looking at another, he supposed.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 01:58 AM
Nemo looked at the woman incredulously, then a smile slowly spread across her face. "You are going to be my new best friend. Not that I had a best friend before all this happened, but that doesn't matter anymore. I'll have to keep what you said in mind for next time. In the meantime, I think im going to remove and or destroy some of those strange ceiling tiles. I'm curious to see what they're made of."
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 01:59 AM
She held his hand firmly as they walked around the ancient facility. She noticed Dune staring at the coffee machine and giggled. "That's how humans would make coffee long ago. They had a machine to do it for them in this time period but it was still rather messy."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 02:00 AM
"Ceramic materials mostly, or a high concentration of plastic, given the theme. However with your physique and strength judging by your demonstration, those tiles would not be a perfect match. Have you tried the floor?" She asked, the sound of turning an acquaintance into a friend, felt pleasing enough for Jayne to continue the conversation.
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Yuppi 31-Jan-21 02:04 AM
The environment was starting to get stressing for Hosui. Getting up, he headed for the door before looking back and waving everyone goodbye nervously. He left right after.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 02:14 AM
Hmm. She had not tried the floor yet. If she destroyed the fkor, everything else would also be destroyed as they had no support. Experimentally, she punched the ground a few times. She felt some slight give, and smiled. Indeed, a worthy challenge.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 02:14 AM
"I see. Interesting..." He made a valiant attempt to work the device - resulting in... a pot of hot water and nothing else.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 02:15 AM
Walking towards the floor where Nemo was punching, jayne found a loose floorboard and grabbed an edge, beggining to rip the entire floor tile before crushing it into tiny pieces. "How interesting." She commented, looking at the Orion. "I can see why you would think this is pleasing."
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 02:16 AM
He entered the Holodeck, cup in hand and looked around the room. Huh. So Nemo actually managed to get one of these Federation holodecks to work. He spotted Nemo punching the floor and headed over while shouting at her. “Nemo ! What in the name of Kahless are you doing ?”
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 02:16 AM
She giggled. "Here let me show you." She didn't really know how to operate it either but it should be simple enough to figure out. She figure out where the coffee grounds went And put the water back into the machine before pressing the brew button. It took her longer then she would have liked to admit, but of pot of burning hot coffee was made though way too hot from using hot water instead of room temperature.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 02:19 AM
He smiled, chuckled and shook his head. Somehow this little show of inadequacy on his part was funny to him - well, probably not his fault of course but he found it funny anyway. He wasn't in the mood for coffee though. "Thank you."
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 02:20 AM
"No problem!" She kissed his cheek. Just seeing him relax put a smile on her face.
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 02:27 AM
"Swe? It's crazy fun, and it's satisfying as well." She turned when she heard a klingon. "Oh, Suvwl' wa'Dlch Ornock!! How wonderful it is to see you!! Oh, I have something for you!! I really hope you like it." She reached up under her shirt and pulled out the replicated photocopy of her butt and handed it to him.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 02:30 AM
He took it without really catching a glimpse of it but when he did, he spat out the bloodwine he had been drinking in shock. “Nemo ! What the hell is this ?! You’re supposed to act more professionally to our allies. Not going around and showing off your ass.”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 02:32 AM
"No one else saw my ass!! Just you!! And the Commander of this ship. And maybe his girlfriend."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 02:32 AM
"Wait, that was unproffesional? I thought it was a platonic gesture to indicate a persons likeness towards another? Am I wrong, was there something I messed up on?" She looked at them both, rather confused. A bent rod, molded to the shape of her finger indents as she grasped it. How odd that she had confused this gesture for something she though was completely resonable. (edited)
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 02:37 AM
Nemo laughed. She couldn't help herself. "Hah, yes, this is definitely a, (hee), gesture to indicate my likeness towards Ornock!" She cackled and sat on the ground.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 02:39 AM
Dune decided to ignore the shenanigans happening behind him for the time being. He decided to leave the coffee machine alone and moved on to a work cubicle - which was again full of items he didn't recognize.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 02:41 AM
His eyes narrowed. “You showed this to their First Officer !?! Have you gone insane Nemo ? Do you realize you can create a diplomatic incident by doing this ? I’m may not be the brightest among us but even I’m not thickskulled enough to think this is ok.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 02:42 AM
"I was busy commenting on how your friend here could find more pleasure in printing things on higher quality machinery. Do you see the pixels?" She said, showing Ornock a piece of paper that had been printed. "We are now "best friends" apparently and I quite enjoy the title given to me. You seem enjoyable Nemo, and your strength seems to be challengable. Do you sparr?"
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 02:43 AM
"Humans would hole themselves up in this tiny space to work." She commented, observing him looking over the area with curiousity. She smiled as she watched him.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 02:47 AM
He snapped to look at Jayne. Is this numb skull of a Starfleet officer really think Nemo was there to enjoy the printing quality ? If it was W’ototo or Rashen then maybe but not Nemo. “ I don’t have time to care about the pixels, Starfleet. I’m here because I know she’s here to cause trouble again.”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 02:47 AM
Nemo turned to Jayne with a bright smile when her laughter ended. "I love to sparr! And Ornock, I can apologize to him if you want, but I have to ask: do you like my butt?"
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 02:51 AM
He looked like he was about to burst in anger. “NEMO NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BE ASKING SUCH QUESTIONS ! GO APOLOGIZE TO THEIR FIRST OFFICER THIS INSTANT OR I’LL HAVE YOU ON CLEANING DUTY FOR SO LONG, KAHLESS WOULD PITY YOU AND GIVE YOU THE SWEET RELEASE OF DEATH.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 02:53 AM
"Doesnt Kahless only apply to Klingon culture? If I am correct, Nemo is orion... wouldnt her religion apply rather than klingon religion?" She said, looking towards Ornock, confused as all hell, this new partnership thing was messing with her mind. "We should set up a sparr date then Nemo, I would like to get back in the practice." She said, quirking up a smile from her cold, mute, face.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 02:58 AM
Jayne was lucky she was a Starfleet officer. If she was in the KDF, Ornock would have struck her for insubordination. Alas, all he could do was scowl. “Do not test my patience, Starfleet.”
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 03:01 AM
"I am not trying to test your patience, rather, I was trying to ask you a question." She said, bending a dense steel bar , her hands sunk into the steel bar almost as if they were sinking into oobleck. "Unless you dont want to answer the quesiton, which is completely fine."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 03:04 AM
Dune immediately stepped towards both officers. While he was still on board and first officer he would ensure that there would be no blood spilled - literal or figurative - between both crews. They needed this partnership. "Enough. Please. Both of you."
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 03:05 AM
Kytha stood beside him, silently reguarding the situation
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 03:10 AM
Nemo stood up when the commander arrived. "Oh, Commander! Sorry I have you a scan of my butt earlier.
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 03:12 AM
Kytha silently glared at the woman. Apology or not, she had earned Kytha's ire and she didn't particularly like strange women flirting with her boyfriend.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 03:28 AM
"Your apology is accepted." No further comment needed. That was all.
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 03:29 AM
"I believe Miss Nemo, that the Ensign over there is in a relationship with the Commander, it might be wise to not show your behind to him. Wouldnt want to start a fight." She said, leaning over to whsiper in the orions ear. (edited)
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 03:39 AM
Ornock had somewhat calmed down and was studying the image of Nemo gave him. Ok fine. She did have a nice butt but that was besides the point. “Good. Now you will return to our ship and clean our holodeck that you’ve been using as your personal shower room.”
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 03:48 AM
"Oh my god, first off, that holodeck bathroom was a prank from operations, so if anyone should be cleaning it again, then it should be them. Secondly, the commander already accepted my apology! And see? This is a holodeck, so nothing is really destroyed."
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Lieutenant Jayne Walsh 31-Jan-21 03:56 AM
"Fair enough also, a prank from ops. sounds interesting, I wonder how that would play out considering your ship is apart of the KDF." She said.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 03:56 AM
"Yes but I don't make the rules. We can't use the holodeck at all due to you messing up our holodeck. Leave *their holodeck out of the carnage, will you ?"
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 04:02 AM
"I'm sorry, what are you on about? I just finished cleaning the holodeck last week and I've been too afraid to use it since. If anyone has ruined your holodeck, it's not me." Nemo scowled. Her fun time was ruined, now. At least she got the picture to Ornock. She sighed and donned her serious/bored face. "Computer, end program." The construct came down around them and revealed a perfectly fine holodeck. "See? This holodeck is fine. I don't appreciate being accused for crimes I didn't commit."
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 04:07 AM
Kytha was still glaring daggers at the Orion woman during this whole exchange. Just reminding y'all about the smol mad Betazoid woman.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 04:13 AM
"Kytha." He patted her shoulder. The whole thing was over anyway. "Perhaps we should leave.:
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 04:14 AM
He shrugged. "Better clean it again. I don't know how long you've been using it as a shower. Plus I'll have to send a repair crew down there to make sure none of the equipment has been damaged."
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SuvwI' cha'DIch Nemo BOT 31-Jan-21 04:25 AM
Nemo angrily stalked off to commit a crime. She was not about to do a punishment for a crime she hadn't committed, therfore, she was going to stick someone's knife into the holodeck panel. See if anyone tries to use it then.
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 04:35 AM
"Sure." She took a deep breathe, trying to calm down and not get in a fight today. That was the last thing he needed.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 31-Jan-21 04:43 AM
He looped an arm through hers and made his way out of the holodeck.
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Remi-chan 31-Jan-21 04:46 AM
Kytha walked with him, clining to his arm.
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Suvwl' wa'DIch Ornock BOT 31-Jan-21 05:06 AM
He shook his head and sighed before heading out.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-21 11:41 PM
Maggie walked into the second holodeck. Smiling as she looked up at the ceiling. “Computer. Run Roode-11.” She said with a smile, as she and Cas appeared in space. Just hanging out. Standing there, as a trio of targets appeared in space. With a knee high wall a bit in front of the targets.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 01-Feb-21 11:45 PM
Cas looked around as the program appeared. "So how do we start?" She glanced down at the two weapons she held. "Is there one I should practice with first?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-21 11:46 PM
Maggie looked at Cas as a stool and table appeared from nothing. Sitting down, Maggie smiled. “Just shoot at them. Switch target every shot. I wanna see how you do with a normal phaser.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 01-Feb-21 11:52 PM
She nodded, then set down the rifle and steadied herself with the phaser facing the targets. She fired of three shots in moderately quick succession, surprising herself with the bit of success- they weren't the greatest shots, but they all hit at least some part of the targets. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 01-Feb-21 11:57 PM
Maggie watched with a smile on her face. Before looking up at the top of the holodeck. “Subroutine 001 please.” And with that the targets began moving from side to side.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 12:06 AM
Cas watched the targets for a moment, trying to assess their patterns before firing. She winced internally as only two of the three shots hit the targets. "Somehow this seemed a lot easier at the Academy." She commented lightly, glancing down at the weapon.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 12:37 AM
Maggie smiled as she watched on. Before looking up to the top of the deck again. “Run 002.” With that, they started spinning as they moved.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 01:04 AM
She eyed the targets, steadying her hand and then firing off three more shots. It was a similar outcome to the last subroutine. She turned to Maggie when she finished. "Okay, so how do I improve?" She asked.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 01:06 AM
Maggie nodded as she looked at Cas, before standing up. “Freeze targets. Put them to normal.” She said  motioning for Cas to hand her the phaser. “Hand me the phaser?”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 01:10 AM
She did so, stepping back a bit to allow Maggie some space.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 01:19 AM
Maggie held the phaser up, placing her feet evenly under her. Holding her phaser in front of her, hands held around her. She aimed at the first target, not moving. “You always want good posture. Feet even, and make sure your grip is good. Your breathing should also be steady, and of course practice!”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 01:23 AM
She nodded. "Okay, that makes sense. Does the computer have some good target programs logged already that I can use to practice?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 01:44 AM
Maggie nodded with a smile. “Of course! We have a few you can use. Active combat ones of varying difficulties. CTATS.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 01:50 AM
"Oh, good!" She said, then cocked her head. "What's CTATS?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 01:57 AM
“It’s a program Lieutenant Maleb made. Super good. It’s basically a training simulator that has a difficulty system. Get in touch with him if you want to use it but I very much recommend it.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 02:04 AM
"Ah, okay." She replied. "I'll make sure to reach out to him if I decided to use it, thank you! Is there anything else you've got ready to teach me?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 02:08 AM
Maggie shook her head with a smile. “Not right now. Later on I want to give you a run down of our ship tactical systems. But for now, I have other stuff to do. Like spend time with my wife, and I want you to have practice time!”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 02:10 AM
"Okay! Just let me know when you have time in your schedule, I'm available most of the time." She replied. "I think I'll do some more practice right now, if that's alright?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 02:15 AM
Maggie nodded as she started heading for the door. “Of course! Have a good day.”
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 02:16 AM
She waved as Maggie started to leave. "Enjoy your time with your wife!" She added, before wondering if that was a strange thing to say to a senior officer. Oh well.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 02-Feb-21 02:17 AM
Maggie laughed as she walked out into the hallways.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 02:20 AM
Cas turned back to the targets, eyeing them critically, before picking up the phaser again. "Computer, run subroutine 001." She asked to the ceiling, watching as the targets began to move. A single breath out, and she began to practice once more.
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Lieutenant Rineva Sh'zhyvin 02-Feb-21 07:49 PM
[D] Cas had left the holodeck some time ago.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 04-Feb-21 08:11 AM
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Joe stepped inside the holodeck and smiled as he opened the box. On the lid a message was inscribed in cursive. ‘Home is the starting place of love, hope and dreams.’ He smiled. This was the parting gift his father had given him when he left for the Phoenix. Inside were isolinear chips arranged neatly in rows, each labeled to signify what program it stored inside. He took one out labeled ‘Dad’s Study’ and inserted it into the console. “Computer, run program Dad’s-Study and provide a paperback copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee along with a cup of chamomile tea.” A cozy looking study with a fireplace and leather armchairs materializes with a small book readying on a table beside one of the armchairs. His smile only got wider. Exactly the way it was when he left. He sat down in the armchair and started reading.
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Ensign Joseph Tan 05-Feb-21 04:21 PM
After much reading, Joe thought that was enough reminiscing of the past and it was time to get to his shift. He closed the book and got up. “Computer, end program and eject the isolinear chip.” * He retrieved it and placed it back into the box before heading out.*
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ThatRoseGirl 11-Feb-21 05:46 AM
She stepped inside and tapped on the delta shuttle combat holodeck programme, setting it to the highest difficulty possible and strapped herself in to what was the same delta flyer she was assigned on. Claire took a brief few seconds to get herself acclimatised to the feel of it and then started the combat flight simulation.
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ThatRoseGirl 11-Feb-21 07:23 AM
She practised combat in different kinds of missions, escort missions, hit and run missions and also inflitrating missions. She struggled slightly at the start due to a long period of not practising any sort of flying after graduating but soon caught up to it and aced them. She also tinkered and played with the weapin settings and tried to employ manuevres she had come up. All of this might come in handy whenever she was to pilot the shuttle against the Iconians. Claire had identified components on the shuttle that could do with some modifications to better prepare it for the tasks ahead. She ended the programme and exited the holodeck , content with her result.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 06:40 AM
Walking inside, she huffed in a bit of determination as she decided which program she wanted to play. Something that had exercise, but not something with a specific goal in mind. Ice skating seemed like a good choice, the cold, brisk air would likely feel good against her face. The air-control in her quarters was wonderful, but always ended up feeling a bit stale regardless of the air-humidifier she had. "Computer, please start program Ice Lake Bjørge Eleven." Goodness she had eleven programs by now? She'd need to snip a few she didn't play anymore, that was a lot of space to take up. But in her mental ramblings, the holodeck started up, setting the scene to a large, snow-laden background, she now standing on a large, frozen-over lake that sheened an almost blindingly electric blue. Ice skates already settled on her feet, she quickly kicked off and made for a loop around the lake.
Sara knew better than to skate and text at the same time, and she promptly wrecked herself, falling elbows and knees first into the ice and snow, her PADD flying off down the the length of the lake. "Ow." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 06:47 AM
Was it a coincidence that Kniel walked through the doors to the holodeck at that time? Yes. It was. Was it fortuitous though? Maybe? "Computer, deactivate ice slipperiness." He was at Sara's side immediately after, holding out a hand for her to take. "Hey. You alright?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 06:51 AM
Sara waved him off, standing up on her own with a laugh and a smile. "No worries, no worries! I am perfectly fine. Safeties are on, you know. You must be the guy from the chatroom, ja? Good to meet you, sorry we haven't done so until now." She held out her gloved hand for him to take in greeting, offering him a polite smile.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 06:54 AM
He shook her hand anyway. "Lieutenant Drevas Kniel. Yeah, I am. What happened? Why were you on the ice?" He extracted her PADD from his pocket and held it out to her.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 06:57 AM
"Lieutenant Sara Bjørge. And ah- I was texting and skating simultaneously...and I'm notably bad at doing two things at once. I'm not sure why I thought today was the day to test god on that theory though. Had a quick crash, but obviously, you know, I'm alright." She took her PADD that he'd picked up for her and pocketed it into her winter coat with a quick 'thank you' before looking out onto the ice once more. "So! Wanna do a few laps with me?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:01 AM
"Glad to. Computer, one more set of ice skates, sized uh... large?" Surely his feet had grown a little since he'd last skated at 18. Right? He surprisingly did not comment on the whole 'texting and skating simultaneously' thing. Maybe he should've? Hmm. (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 07:04 AM
"So what department are you in? I know you're new but I haven't seen you hang around in any group. Well..to be fair, I haven't seen you at all until now- but you know what I mean." She waited patiently as he put on his skates, eager for his reply. He looked security..maybe Ops? It was hard to tell, Bajorans were always such wildcards.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:06 AM
"I'm with the men and women in red on deck three. Tactical-" Aaaaand the boots were too big! Wonderful! No matter, he simply had the computer replicate a slightly smaller pair for him. "Still settling in and all, haven't met too many people."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 07:10 AM
"Easy enough fix, your department head and his assistant are very likeable people. I know Lieutenant Verne, the ACTO, extremely well. The ACTO-in-training is stiff, but you'll get used to him. The actually department head is Commander Yllescas. I've only briefly been around him, but he seems nice enough to me, professional at worst. It's a good department, I hope you like it!" She offered with a touch of genuine enthusiasm. "They have a pretty good retention rate too." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:13 AM
"I've not met commander Yllescas yet in fact. I heard he was quarantined with the others a week ago, though. In the morning for sure." He stood up then, with his ice skates now on. "Oh, I've met the others too. They're good people, I can sense it. The assistant head in-training though..." He pursed his lips with worry. "...I worry for him. I sense that he's not at peace with himself somehow and that troubles me."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 07:22 AM
She was quiet for a bit regarding Maleb. She had not forgotten their tiff from a few weeks back and while she typically wasn't one to hold grudges, that'd cut her deep and she definitely felt the sting of it even now.. but it also wasn't her right to put his business out on the street like that, regardless of how he'd made her feel.. she was still a professional. "Oh he's just..like that. Something you have to kind of just work around. Don't worry, the more he says 'sir' the more he respects you. Or at least kisses boots in front of you." She muttered the last part however, changing subject quickly. "Anyways I'm sure you'll fit right in. And while I'm not tactical, if you need help, I can usually at least direct you where you might need to go, okay?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:24 AM
"Okay." He's just... like that. Not exactly a reassuring sentiment from her. It still left him with questions even now - but it was not his place to dig up his colleagues' dirt or old secrets. Not unless he needed to. He strapped on his boots at last and made his way to the edge of the lake again. "Ready?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 07:26 AM
"Ready!" Sara got herself into gear and set one foot out in front of the other, ready to kick off with a moment's notice.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:27 AM
He kicked off somewhat unsteadily - 18 years of no skating talking there. He found his stride soon enough though. "How long have you been aboard? I'm guessing longer than I have?" (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 07:30 AM
"Just over a year now. It's my first assignment, but I've honestly been having a blast all things considered. I mean, not the last week obviously, but otherwise it's uh.. never a dull moment around here! Time passes quick though, it won't be long before you've been here six months and didn't even realize it." Sara too kicked off, though was a lot more steady and sure on her skates. To be fair, she'd been skating on the ice since she was a toddler, it was only natural she might have a smooth glide. "Is this your first assignment, or have you been on other ships before?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:35 AM
"Third! I've been at this game for fourteen years." He said that so casually, in fact. "Seven on Ogygia, seven on Blackstar and now I'm here."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 07:38 AM
"That's surprising! You look young. What got you to transfer off of those ships? Or was it just.. you know.. time to leave?" She asked curiously, nearly half done with her first lap of the night. The brisk air had been a proper cure for her boredom, gods she missed home.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:41 AM
"I'm sure you agree when I say that there's only so much excitement to be had in one place. I guess it was just time to leave and I knew that." Leaving behind many friends, but they'd all been wonderfully understanding of his goals and reasoning, Prophets bless them. He skated just ahead of her - the two were probably going at the same pace.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 07:44 AM
"I can honestly say that the Phoenix is actually.. maybe a touch too exciting, actually. I fear I've been spoiled, and if I go to another ship I'll be so bored to tears that I'll end up resigning!" Well, probably not truthfully, it would be nice to have the opportunity to find out what it truly meant to be bored, bit then again, she desperately didn't want to find out either. She had way too much fun here!
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 07:45 AM
"A touch too exciting? Tell me more! I'm interested." He'd heard a few stories about the ship of course, but word of mouth never compared to actual real-life accounts of course.
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 01:48 PM
"I mean. You've seen what's happened just in the last week? This is pretty par for the course, unfortunately. Deadly virus this week, Iconian portal and abadoned children the last, though that I am in any way complaining.. But I'd say we're a ship that is only topped by wild interactions is by Enterprise itself." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 02:01 PM
"Perhaps!" Kniel remarked, pausing only for a brief second to keep his eyes ahead of him. The last thing he needed was to slip and fall and injure himself. "The Prophets will all things - maybe there's a greater reason as to why our lives are like this? You know?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 02:14 PM
"I like to think so. The way my religion sees a rough life road is as a series of tests set by the gods to test your skill, grit, and determination. To be successful despite the hardships is to have favor of the gods..even though that's not technically always a good thing while you're still living." She smiled brightly swirling around in lazy circles every once in a while as she skated around the pond, tightening her scarf around herself. "Do the prophets have anything similar?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 02:17 PM
"It's down to individual interpretation, I suppose." To earn the favor of the gods was to survive and find success... tests of skill and grit... not really, he reckoned. The Prophets were a more peaceful race; a guiding hand if you will. At least, according to his father's teachings. "Though they do believe in providing wisdom and such when they think it's appropriate." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 02:23 PM
"That's awfully nice of them, but what sort of situations do they generally deem appropriate? Like those life-altering moments where you're mentally screaming for them to send you a sign or or do you just.. pray?" Sara literally could not say how many times she'd been having a mental screaming match inside herself, begging for her gods to show her a symbol or a sign, and had not gotten one. She'd always attributed it to a lack of her prayers but..
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 02:28 PM
"Father would say that they are fickle. Sometimes praying to them with all your heart doesn't work, sometimes it does. He thinks it's because sometimes they don't like you," He chuckled. Vedek Drevas had been mysterious that way always. "Even when he was preaching to masses. He told me that when he tried when he was still a ranjen to grant him wisdom to help someone. They didn't."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 02:32 PM
"Your father was a priest? Ah, that's not the right word, there's a proper word for them. Oh, Prylar. Is that before or after Ranjen? Ugh, I dated a Bajoran for half a year, you'd think I'd have this memorized." She huffed, shaking her head miserably. "I think most gods in general are quite fickle, there's so many of us and so few of them, you know. It's hard to give us each a bit of their time if we don't truly need it I think." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 02:34 PM
"Vedek." He clarified, "After a ranjen. And yes, I do think so. Can't be everywhere and answer the prayers of everyone who's praying to them at the same time now, can they...?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 02:38 PM
"Omnipotent they may be, there's just too many of us. I understand though, it's not so often I need them so badly that they must stop godly acts of works to attend to me. But it's still nice to know they're there, ja?" She offered a hopeful smile, doing one more circle as they skated along. She'd forgotten how much she missed this. "So tell me, what do you do for fun outside of chat deep religious subjects with practical strangers?~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 02:43 PM
"Well, the deep religious part is an unfortunate product of growing up with a vedek for a father. It's like being the son of a Catholic priest or so I've heard." He chuckled softly. He wasn't exactly the kind of person who needed his religious figures for support all the time either. "I'm a sports kind of guy. Springball and badminton are my thing. I've been playing springball since I was a teenager in fact. Academy team vice-captain, local co-captain back on Bajor." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 02:49 PM
"My family is deeply religious as well, no harm done. A big part of Norse religion is the ideology of "Live and let live" So.. there's that. But those are fun sports! It's been literal years since I've seen a match of springball. Maybe you could put an all-call out in the chatroom and see if you could put together a few rounds, yeah? Might help a bit with morale and getting people out of their rooms." She offered, riding on one foot for a bit before skipping down back onto both feet and turning backwards to face him proper. "How old were you when you left Bajor? If that is not too personal?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 02:57 PM
"Eighteen!" Why would that be too personal, he thought. No shame sharing that information. It wasn't as if he'd left on bad terms with anyone. "All-call for springball, huh? I might try that. Hey, that rhymes..."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 03:04 PM
"It does! But yeah, most of the people on board are pretty sporty. But a lot of the time with the stress and want to be active, it ends up with sparring more often than not, leaving our poor medical staff to clean up those messes. But I think having an actual game as an outlet would be much more beneficial for letting loose all the pent up energy, you know?"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 03:07 PM
"Oh, yeah! I'll look into that." Well, springball carried with it somewhat less risk of injuries and broken bones at least - though maybe with added risk of bruised ego. "Might bring the mood up a bit too." (edited)
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 03:14 PM
"Goodness here's hoping. We could all use a bit of a distraction I think. It's been a long last few weeks- so we're all emotionally exhausted, pent up and just.. Anxious I think. We all don't want this war to happen, but in that same breath, can't wait for it to be over. Things just happen so much all the time, you know? I know command is doing their best- even let us have a little bit of ESD time which was honestly really nice, but even so. The wait is nearly unbearable." She grimaced a bit, doing another circle and turning back around to face the same direction as he. She was actually getting a bit tired..she might not be able to keep skating for much longer, not with the dire lack of sleep she's been experiencing.
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 03:25 PM
Kniel completed his current lap of the ring and moved off to the side. For now at least. "Trust me, Sara. I want this to be over fast, too. My family's been writing to me asking how I am. Nonstop. I wish I could tell them it'll be over within the next few days or weeks but there's just no certainty. I hate that. So much."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 03:30 PM
"There's not a lot we can do, unfortunately. We certainly don't want to prompt a war, but just sitting here, waiting for the day it suddenly trips and shows up out of the blue? That's what is so egregiously..terrifying. Like, had the Iconians shown up while almost every department head and all of tactical were down and out? Gods, we'd have..We'd have literally crashed face-first into the dirt. The Phoenix would likely be no more than space dust in the non-existent wind with just a skeleton crew running it against them." She sighed and stepped off the frozen lake as well, her cheeks pink from the effort and the cold- even if it was simulated cold it still felt the same. She sat on the park bench nearby and began to unwrap the strings of her skates. "I'm sorry though, I know it must not be easy to be away from your family with war pending."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 03:37 PM
"No. It's not. I'm worried for my father and mother. And my brother." He slipped his skates off and set them aside, pulling his boots back on again. "How'll they make it? I'd go home and see them but I'm needed here more."
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 03:49 PM
"There's..unfortunately, no telling. All we can do is hope we're faster, smarter, and hit harder than they think we can." She murmured, pulling her own boots back on before standing, the crunch of the snow making her homesick as well. She could sympathize deeply with him. "But, if no one has told you yet, we're all glad you're here, we need all the help we can get at this point. So, here's hoping? But ah, at any rate, I know it's super late at night, but thanks for coming out to skate with me and letting me vent a little. I really do appreciate it."
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 03:57 PM
"You're welcome. Sometimes we all need a soul to rely on. Or a shoulder to cry on, whichever works." He smiled gently. "Or just a willing ear. I'm on deck twelve if you ever need me. Or just drop me a message. Okay?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 04:03 PM
"The same applies to you. Deck eight, but I'm in my office more often than not when I'm not being a mopey puddle." She headed towards the door, waiting for him to follow along. "Though I'm not sure I have the guts to cry in front of someone, I'd be too embarrassed, haha~"
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Lt. JG. Drevas Kniel 20-Feb-21 04:05 PM
"Hey, that's okay. To each their own. Computer, end program." His jacket felt a little bit too warm now that there was no more cold. Odd. He trotted besides her, straightening out his shirt. "Mopey puddle? Is... something wrong?"
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Lieutenant Sara Bjørge 20-Feb-21 04:10 PM
"You mean besides a pending war and Amy's death? ..Lots of small things that have built up I suppose. The first two are weighing heavy but, I am not the only one in that regard. It feels selfish and silly to be a total puddle when there are things that need to be done, especially when the status quo will not change, no matter how much you plead or cry." She walked out into #deck-nine-hallway.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 24-Feb-21 06:17 PM
[D] As the door to the holodeck opened, the pair found themselves on a street in 20th Century London. Straight ahead of them was a house identified by the street sign and the number on the gate as 3, Lauritson Gardens. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 24-Feb-21 06:20 PM
He entered the holodeck, ready for whatever he might encounter, and was somewhat surprised to find an absolute antique of a house - but then this was Old Earth. He concealed his surprise and continued into the house. "You know, I don't think I've seen many buildings this old."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 24-Feb-21 06:25 PM
Stepping in behind Nedras, Jaime replied, "I don't think many people have... outside of holodecks anyway. Quite a lot of the old buildings on Earth were torn down and replaced with newer designs. It's only those of cultural importance, and that survived World War Three, that still stand." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 24-Feb-21 06:45 PM
"Next time I'm on Earth I'll be sure to look for some buildings like that." He promised, ascending the stairs. He thought he heard a faint creaking above, the sound of footsteps. "There were a few planets along my old ship's survey route in the Tcherabei sector - that is, unsurveyed sector 5, not that that means much without a map - with remnants of vast cities and no trace of life. Very mysterious. But I liked the designs." (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 24-Feb-21 07:16 PM
"You know what? I quite like old architecture myself... it has a lot of character..." Jaime said, in response to the vorta. [D] As Nedras walked up the stairs to the door of the house, a man stepped out and offered his hand to Nedras. He was a tall and fair-haired man, who, in his other hand, carried a notebook. "I'm glad you came Mr. Holmes!" he exclaimed "I have left everything untouched, as you like..." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 24-Feb-21 07:20 PM
Nedras wondered if that meant under other circumstances the crime scene would be interfered with, or if this Holmes was just a bit of a nitpicky individual. "Wonderful, thank you very much." He said, unknowingly somewhat inappropriately for the character. "Would you mind telling me and my colleague what you've found so far, Mr...?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 24-Feb-21 07:26 PM
Jaime stepped forward and whispered in Nedras' ear. "This is Inspector Gregson of Scotland Yard... he's one of the two police officers that Holmes actually likes... well 'likes' might be a strong word."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Feb-21 07:42 PM
He nodded, surprised any good investigator would be so openly antisocial, and tried to look a little more arrogant. "Noted. Tell me and my colleague what you've found, Inspector Gregson."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 24-Feb-21 08:14 PM
[D] "Of course, Mr. Holmes," Gregson said with a nod, before leading Nedras into the house. "You may like to know Inspector Lestrade is here as well," Gregson continued as he moved down the hallway, before moving on to his findings. "The body is in a room just along here and I must say it's a strange case..." he stopped in the middle of the hall, "one of our men saw a light in the window at two in the morning. now, the house is vacant, no-one living here, so he felt inclined to take a look. He then found our victim in a room without furniture. Turns out, he's from America, name's Enoch Drebber," he handed Nedras a business card which read:
Enoch J. Drebber Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
"This was found on the body."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Feb-21 08:20 PM
America. That was one of the newer nation-states at that time, as he recalled. The one South - no, wait, that was Australia. This one was closer than that. "Thank you! I mean, erm, you haven't managed to gather any more useful information?" Being standoffish didn't come naturally to him. He pocketed the business card. "Seeing the body will likely be more useful." (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 24-Feb-21 10:34 PM
[D] "Of course, Mr. Holmes right through here," Gregson led them to a door, after entering through which, they could see the body lying on the floor of a large square room. Opposite the door was a large fireplace with a fake marble mantelpiece, on one end of which was the stump of a red candle. The room's one window let in very little light, it bwing so dirty that everything in the room appeared to be tinted grey. Drebber himself, lay in the middle of the room, his body completely lifeless. He was, however finely dressed which indicated that the man had probably been rather well-to-do. He appeared to be in his forties, with an average build, curly black hair and a rather short stubbly beard. There appeared to be no wounds of any kind on his body, and Gregson pointed this out, then gestured to a few patches of blood on the floor near the body and mentioned once again that this case was a peculiar one. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 24-Feb-21 10:40 PM
Nedras looked around the room and immediately became aware that being nearsighted wasn't beneficial under such circumstances. He crouched down next to the body and leaned uncomfortably close in order to look at it and the blood spatter next to it. He suspected poison, under the circumstances, due to the lack of wounds. Carefully, he reached into his pocket for a PADD stylus and lifted one of the corpse's hands, looking for defensive wounds or matter under the fingernails. Is it possible this could be a voluntary termination? Did people do that? Did Earth have an equivalent of Vorta at some point in its history? He didn't think so. "Ja-ohn. Watson. What do you make of it?" (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 24-Feb-21 11:03 PM
Jaime followed Nedras over to the body and squatted down next to him. "Well, if there are no injuries on the body then he must have died some other way... and, of course, the blood can't possibly be his..." they said, looking around at the body themself. [D] At this point, another man entered the room. Gregson turned to him, "Ah! Lestrade. I was wondering where you'd gone to. Holmes has arrived."
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Ensign Nedras 24-Feb-21 11:07 PM
"I don't see why someone would poison themselves and smear someone else's blood around. It's all very elaborate. I thought people generally didn't want to get caught when murdering others." He murmured, putting his stylus away and skipping his entire justification for that particular train of thought. "And why someone would come all the way here to die, unless they were under threat, which - been there, done that, got the memories transferred, usually that's quite a time-sensitive affair. I wonder why this man traveled here to start with." He began gingerly searching through the man's pockets. (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 01:54 AM
"Well, it's possible somebody else poisoned him and then injured themself, leaving their blood here..." Jaime said to Nedras with somewhat of a questioning look on their face. "But... to be honest... I don't know if there's much else we can learn from the body..." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 02:03 AM
"Either way, this person allowed themselves to be poisoned, in a vacant house, without struggling." He looked around. "Is there something I'm supposed to-? If someone wishes to take the body away, they're welcome to it." He said, a little confused but interpreting Jaime's words as a hint.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 02:18 AM
"Well... we can't use modern technology to solve the case... well we could but it's not quite inkeeping with the story... anyway, but it's entirely possible he was somewhat inebriated... they didn't have synthehol in the 20th Century..." [D] As Jaime stopped speaking, Gregson signalled for some of his subordinates to collect the body for relocation to the mortuary. And, shortly after, two men came in with a stretcher to carry him out. As they lifted the body, however, a gold ring fell from the man's coat. And, picking it up, Lestrade exclaimed, "It's a woman's wedding ring!"
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 02:25 AM
He walked over to Lestrade and peered at the wedding ring. "Jaime, have you ever poisoned yourself, accidentally or otherwise?" He asked curiously, no great weight to his words, as if this was a normal topic anyone might discuss. "Because it's extraordinarily difficult to convince oneself to do so, and then afterwards, if one is in one's right mind, one tends to panic. Look for an antidote, generally move around. Or if you're fortunate enough to have a loved one, as this fellow appears to have..." He started pacing, occasionally moving to wiggle one of the floorboards or peel at errant wallpaper fragments, given how little else there was in the room. "You leave a message. Gregson, Lestrade, I don't suppose there's a stray PADD or hologram - erm, I mean piece of paper or the like you failed to mention?" (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 02:34 AM
"I can't say I have ever poisoned myself, no," Jaime said shaking their head slightly and following Nedras over to the walls. [D] Gregson stepped forward and spoke, "Well, there is the matter of his personal belongings we haven't touched on yet..." Though, before he continued he noticed something, he pointed to one of the pieces of wallpaper that Nedras had been fiddling with and asked, "What's that?" Behind this loose strip of paper, was a word scrawled in blood red letters
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 02:38 AM
"Hm. I have no idea what that means." He said very seriously, brow furrowed with focus. His hand twitched towards his PADD, but no, no modern technology. "Either way, people don't tend to scrawl 'everything is fine and I'm feeling very calm and at ease' in blood. That only leaves so many options." He shrugged, and noted with interest that Jaime had taken his question in stride, which was unusual for a human. What sort of things had they seen? He very much wanted to ask. "Belongings?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 03:01 AM
[D] "Alright, so," Gregson said, flipping back through his notebook, "the belongings found on his person were... a gold watch, No. 97163 by Barraud of London. Gold Albert chain, very heavy and solid. Gold ring, with masonic device. Gold pin, shape of a bulldog's head, rubies for eyes. A Russian Leather Cardcase with cards of Enoch J. Drebber of Cleveland. No purse, but he had some loose money, around seven pounds thirteen. A pocket edition of Boccaccio's 'Decameron,' with the name 'Joseph Stangerson' on the flyleaf. And two letters, on for E.J. Drebber and one for Joseph Stangerson.' (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 03:11 AM
He didn't recognize a single name. Boccaccio? Barraud? Cleveland? He shook his head slightly and forced himself to focus on the essentials. Gold, rubies, emphasis on the origins of said material items - this was a man of wealth, with valuable items on his person, and yet those items had been left alone. If this was a robbery, it was unspeakably lazy. So what motive remained? He squinted in turn at Gregson, then Lestrade, then Jaime - would they really take the role of a murderer in a holonovel? Probably not, that wasn't to his understanding what Watson was supposed to do. (A good thing too, otherwise he'd have envied them.) The other two... if Sherlock Holmes liked them, they couldn't have posed a threat. "Has anyone approached the crime scene, or been watching it? Actually -" He plucked the wedding ring from Lestrade's hand, pocketed it, then turned briskly and started to head back outside. (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 04:53 PM
[D] Lestrade looked at Nedras in shock for a second at the taking of the ring, then just shook his head slightly, it wouldn't help to put up much of a fuss with Holmes, that much he knew. Gregson stepped towards Nedras to answer his question, "I couldn't say, I only got jere this morning but I can give you the details of the constable who found the body. The name's John Rance, he lives at 46, Audley Court, Kennington Park Gate. He's off duty now so you should be able to find him there." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 05:31 PM
"Thank you!" He called behind him, already disappearing out of the house. "Ensign Devereux - Watson - whichever. Do you see anyone outside, or signs they might have been there? I have weak eyes." He explained in a hushed voice.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 05:57 PM
"Well, there are footprints on the path leading up to the house, but many of those could belong to the police officers who have been in and out of the house this morning." Jaime said, following the vorta outside, "and there are tracks and hoofprints on the road from a primitive, probably horse-drawn, wheeled vehicle." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 06:21 PM
Nedras hummed thoughtfully and wandered over to the tracks left by the vehicle, which he prodded at with his fingers. "Those were the shuttles of the day, yes?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 06:26 PM
"Essentially. Although, they couldn't travel in space. They tended to be used either by the wealthy who would have their own personal carriages, or by the poorer citizens who could hire a cab and driver for a journey." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 06:32 PM
"I assumed horses weren't spacefaring." Nedras commented dryly, though he had for a moment imagined what a horse-drawn carriage might look like in space. "Let's visit John Rance."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 06:59 PM
"Right, do you plan on walking or are we going to hail a cab?" They asked.
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 07:00 PM
"I do not know this city's planning scheme nor how to hail a cab, but the latter seems faster." He decided, smiling. "Would you mind?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 07:14 PM
"Not at all," Jaime said before looking up and down the street. At this point, a cab turned down the street and Jaime raised their hand to flag the driver down. As the cab pulled to a stop at the side of the road, Jaime opened the door, and before stepping up into the carriage, they informed the driver of their intended destination. Once inside, they held the door open for Nedras.
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 07:16 PM
Nedras gingerly stepped inside the carriage, wondering if he was doing that right, then moved aside to give Jaime space to sit as well. "Excuse me, erm..." He said to the pilot, which he doubted was called a pilot. "Is this your usual route?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 07:23 PM
[D] "We don't have 'usual routes' so to speak," The driver responded. "We drive where we're paid to drive and that's about all there is to it."
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 07:46 PM
He watched the world pass by as the carriage started moving. For a couple of minutes he forgot he was supposed to be paying attention to a murder as he looked at the odd-looking buildings, weird outfits, and so on. Then he finally replied. "I'm sorry, I'm not from the area." Understatement. "Did you happen to drop a customer off nearby?"
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Lieutenant Xeya 25-Feb-21 07:53 PM
[D] "To be honest," the driver said, "I've mainly been on the other side of the city these past few days. There's been a newer guy who's been working around here recently."
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 07:58 PM
"Is there?" Odd, given the lack of apparent routes. "Can you tell me anything about them?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 08:42 PM
[D] "He's a tall-ish bloke, about six feet... and american I think... 'is name's... something Hope, I think..." The driver said, not turning to face the Vorta, still looking forwards, making sure he took the right turns. In truth, he could probably traverse the streets with his eyes closed as could most of the cabbies thatbhad been doing this job as long as he had, but he didn't do the job for the conversation, and he found that people were less likely to talk to him if he didn't look at them. Though, in this particular passenger's case, that didn't seem to be true. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 09:29 PM
It most certainly wasn't, not that Nedras was privy to the internal monologue of a hologram of all people. "What a delightfully thematic name." Nedras commented, beaming at Jaime. "Have you done this holonovel before?"
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Lieutenant Xeya 25-Feb-21 09:30 PM
[Jaime] Jaime turned to him and said, "Maybe once... but it was few years ago now... I can remember certain things but not everything. Why?" (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 09:34 PM
"Just curious. You seem to know what you're doing." He commented, leaning his head against one of the windows in order to get a closer look at a passing low flying cloud- wait, no, that was a dog. He was starting to regret recycling his glasses. "I wondered for a moment if you were the murderer, actually but that would be a very odd holonovel format."
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Lieutenant Xeya 25-Feb-21 09:36 PM
[Jaime] "Perhaps you could write your own holonovel then. Maybe the 'playable character' could be an amnesiac and needs to solve a murder, and they end up discovering that they are the murderer themselves." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 09:39 PM
"That isn't my area. I've written plenty of bizarre battle simulations, much to the chagrin of my Jem'- former Jem'hadar, but creativity of that kind is somewhat beyond what my species is capable of." He chuckled a little sheepishly. "Have you ever written a holonovel?" (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 09:55 PM
"I've thought about it, but I can't say I've ever gotten round to actually doing it." Jaime smiled slightly, thinking back. There was an idea they had once, where the holodeck's occupant could take the captain's chair on the original Enterprise but... that was about as far through the idea as they had got. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 10:01 PM
Nedras might have been nearsighted, but at such a close range Jaime's expression quite clearly. "What's your idea?" He thought back to the handful of things they'd mentioned. "Mystery novel? Adventures of your highly secretive grandfather? The old Enterprise?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 10:15 PM
"Well... truth be told, I had thought about doing something on the Enterprise. Though, a mystery isn't a bad idea and the biggest mystery I can think of is my Grandfather," they laughed slightly.
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 10:26 PM
Nedras let out an elongated hum and tilted his head to the side, still watching Jaime's face. "What clues do you have, so to speak?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 10:27 PM
"As in, clues to the case or to what my grandfather did?"
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 10:30 PM
"Your grandfather, of course. Real mysteries easily take precedent over the fake ones." He said earnestly, still smiling with the overt, open enthusiasm of a dog seeing a treat being dangled over their head. "If that's alright?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 10:32 PM
"Well... not much really... he never told me anything and I never looked it up... besides one time... but it was classified so..."
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 10:36 PM
In perfect accordance with the prior metaphor, Nedras's face fell, akin to the expression of a dog who, after having a treat dangled over their head, had had said treat taken away. "Oh. Well, that's... if it's classified, then it's classified." Disappointment. Crushing disappointment. Then a faint gleam in the eyes, like the shimmer of fish scales from deep, deep underwater. "How did you happen across classified information anyway? If you don't mind my asking."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 10:45 PM
"Well... I was doing a little bit of digging. You know, I joined S-tarfleet because of my Grandfather and I wanted to know what exactly he did because he never told me and well... the firewalls were pretty intense." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 11:12 PM
Nedras caught the second instance so far of weird hesitation around saying 'Starfleet'. He was silent for a split second. "Ah, yes. The second most perplexing security system in Federation space, if I remember correctly."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 11:18 PM
"Oh? Is that true? What would you say is the most perplexing then?" Jaime asked, genuinely curious. If this vorta thought that personnel security firewalls were only the second most difficult, what was it that he thought was more secure...
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 11:23 PM
"Section 31, of course. I understand that's an entirely separate entity now." He replied entirely casually. "Or maybe the Obsidian Order, though that's not exactly Federation per se and the Dominion has, for obvious reasons, learned a little bit more about it than is generally preferred for secret organizations. I'm used to discounting it out of habit for that reason alone." He mused. "Yes, a tie between that and Section 31."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 11:46 PM
"Section 31? Oh! I've heard of them... Commander T'Svai told me about them a few months ago... as far as I heard, they were shut down or something... But yeah, I suppose if they were still around... they would be difficult to get into." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 25-Feb-21 11:49 PM
Nedras actually giggled at that, and that giggle evolved over the course of several seconds into a full-on laugh. "Is that what they think in this quadrant? That's wonderful!" He said cheerfully. "I had no idea! The species here have such short memories - I've known Vorta who've held grudges longer than the entire lifespan of that organization." He went on obliviously. "No offense. Are they mythical now? That would explain a few things."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 25-Feb-21 11:51 PM
"Well, when the Commander told me about them, I did say, and I quote: 'Sounds like it would make on hell of a holonovel' I mean, seriously... it could be a sort of... spy-action-drama, a bit like the... James Bond? of Earth's late 20th Century."
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 12:00 AM
He sighed, wrinkled his nose slightly, and shook his head. "No, I don't think so." He declared, turning his gaze back out the window. He could see a little of Jaime's reflection in the glass, but hopefully it gave the impression that they were no longer being observed. When he next spoke, it was with the slight delay as the universal translator kicked in to translate his native language. "May they fade into an obscurity so deep and profound that their successors know nothing of them but the shame of their legacy." He said, which was already venomous even discounting the handful of intensifiers appended to it.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 12:02 AM
"Oh? The way you say that makes it sound... personal," Jaime said, leaning away slightly, though they hoped not enough for it to be overtly noticeable.
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 12:05 AM
It was noticeable. "Section 31 introduced a virus to the Great Link during the Dominion War." He enunciated bitterly. The slight wasn't strictly a personal one, far from it, and it preceded his line's creation besides, but the crime of attempted deicide wasn't easily forgotten, particularly to their worshippers. "They came... very close to killing the Founders. All of the Founders. Personal can't come close to that."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 12:08 AM
"Revenge!" Jaime shouted as soon as the vorta had finished speaking. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 12:11 AM
He whipped back around again. "Genocide!" He snarled, teeth bared, face contorted in fury, a hair's breadth from telling Jaime off.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 12:12 AM
"No! Rache! The word on the wall. It's german for Revenge." Jaime said, they had suddenly remembered one of the cases most important clues. Something they likely would've missed completely if he hadn't already done this one before even if it was a while ago. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 12:16 AM
Nedras immediately did a complete one-eighty and was all smiles once again. "Oh! I didn't know that." He chirped cheerfully, relaxing. "Old Earth had thousands of languages and I don't have the aptitude to memorize a list of them, let alone learn all the languages themselves." He explained a little shyly. "Thank you!"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 12:20 AM
"You're welcome," Jaime said, honestly. They were glad they could help with this case, especially considering that not only was this Nedras' first program of this type but also that he was out of his depth in the history of a planet he likely didn't know all that well. "and... I'm sorry... for what could've happened to the Founders... I don't know first-hand but... I've heard how much they mean to your people, and the Jem'Hadar." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 12:30 AM
His shoulders slumped a little. "You've heard, that I much I believe, but you can't know any more than you can picture... all the stars in the universe winking out at once. " He muttered, before quickly refocusing. "Besides. it wasn't your fault, I'm sure. Revenge! I wonder why someone would go through all the trouble to write that. It seems obvious."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 12:32 AM
"Who knows? I can't remember to be honest. Although, if you did want revenge on someone, why would you announce your motive? Surely that would make you easier to track... Well, easier for people to figure out it was you anyway." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 12:37 AM
He sighed. "Hopefully Rance will be able to shed some light on the situation." He mused, leaning back again. "Or the very coincidental American..." He paused, then snapped his fingers in search of a word, but failed to find it. "...carriage pilot. Hope, that was the name." (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 12:40 AM
"Yeah, we'll get something... the case has to be solvable... I mean, Holmes managed it in the book..." Jaime thought for a second and then looked out the window to see where they were. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 12:53 AM
He sighed. "Alright. We know a man was poisoned. A second... provided the blood, in some form, but was not attacked by the first. The perpetrator wasn't interested in the dead man's belongings, nor in any other physical trophies. They wanted the spectacle to be public. They wanted revenge. They went to a vacant house because..." He trailed off as the carriage slowed. "I'd suspect either Rance or whoever dropped Drebber off at the house. The American. There are far too many Americans. America isn't that nearby, is it?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 01:04 AM
"No. there's a whole ocean between here and there. And, don't forget there's the Stangerson guy, whose name was in the book and on one of those letters Drebber had with him." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 01:10 AM
"Stangerson." He sighed in frustration. "Alright, there's something to follow. Check the phone books, ask around at hotels." He mused aloud. "Such a shame this era precedes the invention of the internet."
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Lieutenant Xeya 26-Feb-21 06:30 PM
[Jaime] "You aren't wrong. The Internet would help with research but... well, we don't have it. The closest thing to it that we could use is Holmes' collection of books and newspapers." Jaime said with a sigh. "Although, checking phone books and hotels could be helpful.If telephones even exist yet... It's possible the closest thing we have is the telegraph." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 06:33 PM
He groaned and slumped down in his seat. "Telegraph?" He practically whined. "That's ancient. I could build that." He sat up and crossed his arms petulantly. "Newspapers it is. After we speak to Rance." (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 07:44 PM
"I have no doubt that you could build a telegraph by yourself," Jaime laughed, "But right now, as you say, we've got to speak to Rance." [D] Coincidentally, it was now that the cab came to a stop in a rather dingy looking street, "Here we are," the driver said, then pointed to a narrow alleyway, "Audley Court's through there. I can wait here 'til you return, if you'd like." Then getting up from their seat, Jaime responded, "if you would," and then handed the man a few coins they pulled from their pocket of their clothes (which I failed to mention had holographically changed to fit in with the era of the program). Opening the cab door, Jaime stepped down onto the street and waited for Nedras to follow.
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 07:47 PM
Nedras, having no sense of aesthetic, continued not to notice his clothes nor how peculiar they were. He did, however, notice the interesting looking coins Jaime had taken out, and resisted the urge to ask them whose faces those were on the coins. He followed them quietly instead, re-focusing on his surroundings. "Quite a change of pace." He observed neutrally.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 07:57 PM
"I dare say. I mean, Lauriston Gardens wasn't the most prosperous place, but it was a damn sight better than this." [D] Making their way through the narrow alley, they found themselves in an even more sordid looking environment. All in all, Audley Court was nothing more than a paved rectangle surrounded by dark houses, if you could even call these small dwellings houses. Perhaps the most disheartening thing was the groups of dirty children that milled about in the area. Despite the wealth of the City of London, there were always those left behind while everyone else progressed.
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 08:01 PM
"This is one of those periods of economic inequality, isn't it. How primitive." He mused. "I wonder what it's like to-" Grow up someplace like this, or indeed anywhere, but that didn't seem suitable for the task at hand, so instead of saying so he just trailed off and knocked on the door of the address they'd been given. "Hopefully this will go smoothly."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 08:25 PM
[D] After a minute or so, a middle aged woman answered the door, "Yes? What is it you want?" she asked.
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 08:52 PM
He smiled politely at the woman. "Hello, I'm Field-En-Detective Sherlock Holmes. This is my partner, En-J- Erm, Dr. Watson. We're here to speak to John Rance about a friend of his, Mr. Enoch Drebber." Nedras replied amicably.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 09:15 PM
[D] "You're here to see John? I see... come inside then," the woman said, leading them into the house. "He's sleeping at the moment," she told them as they walked down the hall. She stopped at a door and continued, "Take a seat in the parlour and I'll go and fetch him."
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 09:17 PM
Nedras obliged, though all of this struck him as, and even as an internal monologue he couldn't stress this enough, incredibly suspicious. "Thank you for your help."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 09:23 PM
As the woman wandered off to wherever the police constable was sleeping, Jaime opened the Parlour door and walked inside, heading over to one of the armchairs and taking a seat. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 09:48 PM
Nedras sat too and looked around the dingy house. "Her reaction was odd. I don't-" He felt a sudden sharp pang of nervousness and tensed accordingly. "Something about this is too... This can't be right."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 09:51 PM
"She's probably just a landlady." Jaime said, thinking back, "and considering you maybe weren't the most convincing when you announced who we were... she's probably worried for her tenant. There were a lot of unsavoury characters in London at this time."
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 09:52 PM
"A hologram of a landlady. You never know-" He stopped himself. "You're probably right." He forced himself to relax. (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 09:54 PM
"It'll be fine... probably..." Jaime said with a joking smile towards their vorta companion.
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 10:32 PM
Nedras didn't find that particularly funny under the circumstances and promptly un-relaxed. "If you did something to this program, tell me now."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 10:41 PM
"I didn't," they said, thowing up their hands as if surrendering. "Honest."
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 10:43 PM
He took a deep, quiet breath, then exhaled silently. "Good. I'll hold you to it." He paused a beat, looking around again. "She is taking an exceedingly long time. We should investigate."
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Lieutenant Xeya 26-Feb-21 10:52 PM
[D] It was not long after Nedras had said that, when the door to the room opened again and a man stepped inside, he looked irritable, most likely due to being woken from his sleep after a long shift. "I'm John Rance," he said, before taking a seat on the sofa, "You wanted to see me?"
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 11:12 PM
It occurred to Nedras that his worry might have been baseless and that this was just some form of anxiety, but since that was something only defective clones experienced he dismissed the idea exceedingly quickly and instead stood to greet Rance. "We did indeed." He replied cheerfully, clasping his hands behind his back. "I'll be blunt, if you don't mind - what were you doing at Lauriston Gardens the other day?"
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Lieutenant Xeya 26-Feb-21 11:16 PM
[D] "Lauriston Gardens? I was on my rounds as usual, patrolling the streets to make sure nothing was wrong, which, this time, wasn't the case." Rance said, then shook his head, "look, I submitted a report at the office before I went off duty..."
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Ensign Nedras 26-Feb-21 11:19 PM
"Reports are... such a pain." He sighed with the weary air of someone who had once had to read a ludicrous number of useless reports day in and day out, because he had."By the tides of the Vast Ocean, just explain from the beginning, please."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 26-Feb-21 11:41 PM
"Yes, please do," Jaime said, taking a gold coin out of their pocket and tossing it across the room to the police officer... [D] who caught it as it travelled through the air. "I... I suppose it wouldn't hurt to repeat my story to you... "My shift is from ten at night to six in the morning. At eleven there was a fight in the White Hart but that's not all that unusual. Besides that though, it was pretty quiet out... "At one, I met with Harry Murcher, who was on the Holland Grove beat. We talked for a while, then I decided to walk down Brixton Road way. It was on this walk that I noticed some light coming out the window of one of the unoccupied houses on Lauriston..." He took a breath and put a finger to his chin as he tried to remember what happened next. "Yes! I was surprised to see the light on acvount of the house being empty, so I was walking up to the door, when I stopped, and walked back to the gate..."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 12:16 AM
Bribery? How uncouth. Nedras couldn't help but be offended on behalf of whatever police force this man was part of again. "Did you see anyone else around? I assume you arrived after the body was... well, a body."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 12:27 AM
[D] "No, I didn't see anyone els. And you see, I was hopin' I'd be able to see the light from Murcher's lantern. But, no such luck. And there were no other signs o' life, not a man, not a dog, not even a rat. So I pulled myself together and headed into the house. I went to the room with the light and it was comin' from a red candle on the mantelpiece. And I saw... as you put it... a body."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 12:40 AM
"And being a constable yourself, you couldn't help but investigate. You walked around, looked for clues, found nothing considering you're outsourcing your investigations, and then likely called for help, yes? Were there any civilians watching?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 12:48 AM
[D] Rance narrowed his eyes slightly at some of Nedras' remarks before shaking his head slightly and moving on, "Well, on finding the body, I returned to the gate and sounded my whistle, which brought Murcher and two others to the scene. As far as civilians... well... there was one drunk chap, and I must say, he was about as drunk as I've ever seen someone. He was at the gate leanin' again' the railings and singin' a' loud as he could about... Columbine's New-fangled Banner or some such stuff. He could hardly stand, in all honesty..."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 12:50 AM
Nedras gave Jaime an excited look, then turned back to Rance. "Describe him."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 12:53 AM
[D] "Well... he was a tall chap, with a red face, but the bottom half of it was covered.... and he wore a brown overcoat."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 12:55 AM
"Did his drunken singing have an accent?" He tilted his head owlishly. "And did you happen to detain him?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 01:02 AM
[D] "Accent? Not that I noticed, but then his speech was slurred, what with the drink... As it comes to detaining him, well... he woulda found his way down to the station alright, but what with the body, we had more pressing matters..." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 01:06 AM
"You saw the most dramatic murder scene this side of the galaxy and a conveniently timed lurker and decided to do nothing?" Nedras exclaimed. He was really starting to empathize with Sherlock Holmes. "Alright. Wonderful! It was lovely speaking to you." He whipped his head back around to Jaime and clapped his hands dramatically. "We need to find Stangerson." He turned back to Rance. "Do you know a Stangerson?"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 01:08 AM
[D] "Stangerson? Can't say I do..." Rance said, thinking, "The name don't ring a bell."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 01:18 AM
He let out a disappointed hum and crossed his arms. "We should return to... wherever it is we live. Check the newspapers." He suggested to Jaime.
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 01:22 AM
Jaime nodded to Nedras. "Good idea, it'll give us time to formulate a plan... or something." They said, then lowered their voice and continued, "In fact, it might be a good idea to leave the program for a while... come back with a fresh perspective?"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 01:24 AM
He nodded, a small frown on his face. "Yes, that might be for the best. There's plenty to think about." He replied. "And I need to do some research on this era of Earth history, I think. Much of the context is lost on me." He then smiled widely. "Thank you for showing me this!"
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 01:28 AM
"You're welcome! Perhaps we'll continue another time... perhaps even another Wednesday," they said with a slight laugh and a smile at Nedras. Then, they turned away from the Vorta. "Computer! Save Bookmark Scarlet5, and end program." [D] Once Jaime had finished speaking the simulation froze and then seemed to dissolve around them, leaving the pair in the empty holodeck.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 01:30 AM
He laughed back, though wasn't entirely certain what the joke was. He leaned forward to hug Jaime, then just as quickly retreated, nose wrinkled slightly. "Hm. No. I can't get used to that particular custom." He muttered awkwardly. "Well. Until next time."
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 01:31 AM
Jaime was taken aback slightly by the 'almost-hug' and blushed slightly before saying, "Uh... yeah... until next time..."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 01:33 AM
He squinted at the blush and decided immediately that it was time to make his exit. He waved goodbye and rapidly strode out of the holodeck. (edited)
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Ensign Jaime Devereux 27-Feb-21 01:34 AM
Jaime waved back and, after waiting a few seconds as to not make the walk awkward, they too left the Holodeck. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 02:27 AM
Nedras returned to holodeck two. He did not restart the same holoprogram. He did, however, start checking the safeties via every method available at his disposal, several of which could be described as excessive, and one or two of which could definitely be described as extremely dubious, particularly the one that involved running a battle simulation at 128x speed and convincing the computer to register one of the holograms as a person to see if the safeties really, really were working. Which they were, which only inspired more inventive ways of confirming that.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 02:39 AM
Oblivious to the holodeck's feed being accessed from elsewhere, Nedras continued his hijinks. That hologram was definitely an organism. Now all the holograms registered as holograms. Now every object was solid. Now no object was solid and aCK- he had to cling tightly to the holodeck arch to fix that issue. Could holodecks reasonably be overclocked? Nedras was about to find the answer to that question.
He was forced to conclude after a while that nothing was wrong, and literally nothing could be wrong that he wouldn't have noticed by then, which was unspeakably aggravating, and that on top of that he hadn't managed to damage anything by testing it that could in and of itself cause trouble, and - ugh. Maybe conventional diagnostics were trustworthy after all. He ended the... what he hesitated to even mentally call a program given it was a bunch of nonsense metaphorically duct-taped together, then paced in the holodeck archway, rubbing his temples.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 02:53 AM
Capri stopped outside the door and shoved the PADD in his pocket, looking up to tap the screen outside to see what had recently been run or if the door would even open.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 02:54 AM
[D] The door wasn't locked, but the holodeck was listed as running three programs at once (though currently paused), which was generally not ideal for a holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 02:56 AM
"What kind of idiotic--" He shook his head and tapped the screen again for the door to open, stepping inside once they did.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 02:57 AM
Nedras stopped his pacing and stared at Capri with a kind of wide-eyed cartoonish expression as he tried desperately to act natural. "The safeties are working, Lieutenant." He blurted.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:05 AM
"Good to know. Did it take running three programs at once to figure that out?" He crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow, Ned's expression not lost on him.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:06 AM
"I'm going to assume the answer to that seemingly rhetorical question... is no, Lieutenant." He said slowly and very, very carefully, clasping his hands behind his back. "Let me explain - have you ever felt any kind of irrational, all-consuming dread of a thing?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:10 AM
"Every day of my life to one point or another. I dont quite understand why that would involve having to fry the holodeck?"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:12 AM
He blinked once, owlishly, then crossed his arms. Clearly this quadrant's species had problems. Or maybe that was just King. "I don't trust holograms." He winced slightly, aware that was an incomplete justification. "That is, diagnostics were clean, and the program I was in wasn't anomalous, but I had to be certain. Completely certain." He paused a beat, letting Capri's words fully settle in. "Lieutenant King, if I may ask, are you alright?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:21 AM
"Kind of an odd place be then, eh Ned?" He smiled a little and leaned against the arch. "And....Im alright. Today is a good day. A few days ago was bad but today's good."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:24 AM
"I can't just avoid holodecks altogether. They're an essential resource. Things to do, simulations to run, ancient Earth mysteries to solve..." He waved a hand and let out a sharp, frustrated sigh. The resurgence of the dreaded nickname? He wasn't even going to comment. "Well. Enough of that. It has been an... eventful handful of days since the incident in sickbay, certainly, and the mission preceding it. I assume that's what you're referring to, sir."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:26 AM
"I mean that's fair. Maybe you could talk to Houston for some advice? And yeah, that would be it. Everything thays happened the last few weeks has been....triggering?"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:29 AM
His smile fell and his expression sharpened somewhat. He straightened up. "I don't need advice. The problem is solved. All is well." He replied defensively. "Besides, Vorta aren't prone to the same kinds of issues as you..." Human-Romulan-Andorian-Betazoids? That was a hard claim to make. "...Naturally evolved... species." Great save.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:44 AM
"This?" He pointed to himself, "Is not a product of evolution. Its just a product of an increasingly complicated genetic cocktail." He said with a raised eyebrow.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:48 AM
"The components of which all naturally evolved." He muttered, gaze shifting to look around random parts of the room, which continued to look like, well, a featureless holodeck at default settings. "Dominion genetic engineering has taken care of all of the pesky little details your species, that's species plural, are so often affected by." This was almost certainly a lie, which he knew while saying it, because brains and their development were by all accounts unspeakably complicated, but he somehow also believed it fully as he said it anyway. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:51 AM
"I'm....not sure if I should take that as a compliment or be offended." He wasn't gonna lie to the poor guy. To Capri, Ned looked like he was about to explode from anxiety. (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:53 AM
"I'd prefer if you did neither, Lieutenant." He said honestly, eyes eventually settling to rest firmly on Capri's face. "It's just a statement of fact." At least 50% intentional propaganda, but he'd keep that detail to himself. "Houston is the one who mentioned cookies in the ship chatroom, yes? That confused me."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 04:09 AM
"Correct. And sometimes a little something sweet can do wonders for one's mental health. Also I think it was to clarify that the counselor offices are a safe place."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 04:13 AM
The only species Nedras could think of that was meaningfully affected by sugar was the Vulcans, and he had the feeling King wasn't making a thinly veiled reference to the benefits of alcoholism. "I'm sure." He said in a way that hopefully suggested he understood what he was talking about. "I assume your recommending a specific interr- that is, counselor was a deliberate choice, possible borne of personal experience?" He asked dryly. "If you don't mind my asking, Lieutenant."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 04:24 AM
"Its not an interrogation, dont worry. And it was a deliberate choice made after talking to a friend, yes. Though my attempt at a counseling session ended in a panic attack, of course. But again, it was a bad day that day. Ended up hiding in Lieutenant Bjørges quarters under her weighted blanket."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 04:26 AM
Nedras was silent for several moments as he mulled that over. "Well, that sounds like a delightful experience." He said absently, because he had the feeling that was supposed to be encouraging. "They sound...very effective." He raised both eyebrows minutely. "I'll take that under consideration - are you sure you're alright?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 04:29 AM
"Hiding out in her quarters was OK for the few hours I was there. Talking to Houston will require another attempt, hopefully not on a bad day. And yes, I'm fine. The real question is if you're alright though."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 04:34 AM
Oh, okay. So that had been a cathartic panic attack. Nedras couldn't by all rights tell how that was different from the standard variety, but King did sound... more or less alright, so that said something. He frowned. "That does seem to be a common question. I've already gotten a couple of lectures on the inherent value of the individual and their continued well-being in the greater context of-" He paused and ducked his head slightly. "The short answer is no, not that that's affecting anything."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 04:39 AM
He cocked his head to keep a good eye on his mouth movements, blinking. "I've had those lectures too, probably. And I understand. Trauma and anxiety isn't really something any of us like to broadcast. Even to someone who could help."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 04:43 AM
He looked back up, now past the part he was hoping the lip-reader might have missed. "Do I look like a defective Vorta to you? Wait, no, don't answer that, I'm definitely visually identical to at least one. It's a poor question. Never mind that." He waved a hand dismissively. "Fine. If, hypothetically, I were to experience something like 'trauma' or 'anxiety'-" here he put those words in air quotes- "- Houston would be able to help get rid of that?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 04:52 AM
"I dont know if you'll ever be rid of it entirely. But he can certainly help you process and work through it, and help create strategies to bring yourself back to a base level of calm if you start to panic."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 04:58 AM
Nedras hesitated a moment, then took his PADD out and begrudgingly started typing a message. Yes, presumably this would all be solved in the next Nedras once they were activated, but in the meantime a stopgap did seem to be necessary. "In that case, thank you for the advice." He muttered as he typed.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:04 AM
"So how many Ned's have there been? I remember the Vorta on the colony were always like....#1 or 2 and then we'd never see them again."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:06 AM
Nedras laughed. "That's a complicated question. Four, to be entirely technical, though I'd argue that Nedras 4 would be better off with a different name." He replied, putting his PADD away. "I'm the third. Why do you ask?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:11 AM
"Technically?" He quirked an eyebrow, a little confused. "And I'm just curious. You're honestly the first Vorta I've seen since I was....9?"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:14 AM
"I don't see what that has to do with it. If you've met one Vorta, you've met them all." He commented. "But I assume the ones you knew as a child were slightly more difficult to approach, so by all means ask about anything you'd like."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:16 AM
"They were....not exactly rude but they certainly didn't like it when the kids came up try and play with their ears or hair. Eventually they just stopped showing up," He shrugged and chuckled a little. "Maybe the Founders got tired of listening to them complain, I dont know." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:25 AM
Nedras tried to picture grubby little child hands prodding at him and wrinkled his nose slightly while also trying to look like he found that behavior adorable, the net result of which was a faintly constipated expression. "I'd imagine so. Link knows I only got to where I am today by complaining." He half-joked. "I'm surprised the children got that far without a Jem'hadar or two conveniently placing themselves in the way."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:32 AM
"Oh no they did. Didn't stop us though. We just wanted to play with them. Though the Jem'hadar did make a few of the kids cry a few times. They definitely weren't bred to wrangle children. But it was funny watching them try to run off the other kods." (edited)
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 02:03 PM
He smiled at the mental image. "No, they must certainly weren't. That falls to the Vorta. After all, what is a persistent child but another kind of diplomat?" He laughed, expression softening a little. "Do you remember the names of any of the Vorta the Founders sent?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 02:07 PM
He nodded as he sat on the floor, hoping it would make Ned feel more comfortable. "I think there was one named......Felvra? Something like that, it's been ages so I don't quite remember."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 02:16 PM
He scoured his brain for that name, but no, sadly that wasn't one of the Vorta he'd known. "Computer, chair?" The holodeck produced a chair. He sat too, recognizing the purpose of Capri's gesture to a certain extent. "Did you happen to know a Lezaya? Astrophysicist, short, fond of children and teaching children? I'd imagine she'd have been stuck - blessed with colony supervision duty at least once." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 02:21 PM
"Maybe? The name sounds familiar. If she'd been there, it might have been when I was too young to remember. And yeah, some of the ones who cares to supervise definitely saw it as a type of punishment from the Founders."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 02:30 PM
"I knew a Lezaya 6. She and I participated in a joint operation for a period of ten months to catalogue the behavior of a relatively newly formed neutron star." He replied, at first enthusiastically, before his expression grew irritated. "She kept turning my ready room into a classroom. My Sixth still can't seem to stop talking about -" Oh, wait. The letter from Four. "Or rather, last I heard, wouldn't stop talking about the life cycles of stars every single time we catalogued one. So to be perfectly honest with you I really hope she got stuck with colony duty at one point or another before then. She retroactively deserves it." He grumbled, though a little jokingly. Children would have liked her, he thought. (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:22 PM
"If she did, I do hope she enjoyed it." He said with a smile, adjusting his ponytail a little bit. "If you don't mind me prying.....do the Founders have any control over what your personalities are while youre......growing? Incubating? Or is it more just based on the experiences of one to the next?"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:37 PM
He tilted his head to the side as he mulled that over, having never really thought about the specifics of it. "Loyalty to the Founders can be controlled, aggression, sociability, risk/reward response, et cetera. At least, that's what my geneticist told me during the post-activation briefing when explaining what went wrong with Nedras 2. The rest is a result of experience, as with all sapient organisms." He explained. "I'm not a scientist, and that particular geneticist had a vested interest in overstating the level of control they had, so bear that in mind."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:41 PM
"Do you mind if I ask what happened to Nedras 2? Or was he simply defective?"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:46 PM
He laughed. "Not at all! It's a little embarrassing, certainly, but by all means. He was defective. Technically the same template as Nedras 1, minus some aggression, since there was talk of promoting me to diplomat and that would have helped. Unfortunately... something went wrong. He was disproportionately affected by my first death." He explained apologetically, switching between pronouns in a bizarre attempt to both distance himself from Nedras 2's failure and identify with Nedras 1's success. "It made him... morose. Soft-hearted. Prone to compromise when none was needed. Disloyal, in a word. It was... ugh."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 03:51 PM
"But you have all of their memories and such, right? Kind of like how the Trill symbionts retain the memories and experiences of their past hosts?
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 03:57 PM
"Yes, they're my memories. Well, Two's are blocked off for me. I assume Four has them, though, given how insufferable he is." He answered very confusingly. "Frankly the Trill have always confused me. The division between hosts in particular. Deliberately switching bodies and backgrounds - I could barely get used to being one inch taller than usual."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 04:20 PM
"I mean, I'm sure it's an adjustment period for them as well. Thats why they have such a rigorous program for host candidates. They make starfleet look like a cakewalk from what I remember." He paused at the mention of Four. "How.....isn't there only supposed to be one at a time? Or were they figuring that two Neds are better than one?" That was a terrible pun.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 04:58 PM
"Usually, yes, but sometimes extenuating circumstances must be accounted for." Nedras muttered, resisting the urge to roll his eyes at the pun. "I had to be replaced. Nedras 4 replaced me. I came here. My line is really a mess. Two Neds, as you call it, are almost certainly worse than one - he's a menace."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:00 PM
"Thr phrase that has saved my lofe...." He muttered and looked back at Ned, "So then did they jist expel you and seal your record when they activated Nedras 4? I'm sorry if I'm prying."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:02 PM
Nedras already had his head tilted slightly to the side in thought, and here it tilted to a yet greater angle. "Saved your life?" He echoed, confused. "What, exactly, do you want with my record?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:05 PM
"Extenuating circumstances are the reason I'm still in Starfleet, let's put it that way. And don't worry, I don't want anything with your record, I was just curious. We can change the subject if you like."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:07 PM
He squinted. "That's a strange phrase to simply drop in conversation without any of the very necessary surrounding context." He remarked with a lopsided smile. "Alright. My record is still open, at least to my knowledge. I'd need to run diagnostics on one of my implants to be absolutely certain, but that's what I've been told."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:11 PM
"I'd say my record is accessible but some of those parts are probably blacked out already. I dont think I've I've got any remaining contacts on Mantis IV, if the colony is still there even. But even then, it's not that big of a deal."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:14 PM
"That is... incredibly concerning, Lieutenant." Nedras said in an utterly dissonant customer service voice, for lack of a better descriptive term. "What did you do?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:26 PM
"I got a little overzealous during an interrogation, lets go with that."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:31 PM
He sighed heavily, a single extended sigh that lasted for several seconds, then shrugged lightly. "Yes, that does tend to happen sometimes." He then remembered he was in Federation space. "And that seems illegal. What exactly do you mean?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:33 PM
"Its very illegal. Especially for a Starfleet officer. But if we have to get into specifics, I released a very short very high frequency burst of sound into his cell. It caused no more harm than a phaser set on high stun but still."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:35 PM
"That sounds-" Inventive? "Bad." He said semi-convincingly. Truth be told he could think of many worse things. "Why did you see fit to escalate the situation?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 05:37 PM
"He wouldn't give me the information I wanted and I got angry. It was a sudden and very bad decision to do that."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 05:37 PM
"That must have been some very important information." He was standing now. When had he done that? "Mind if I ask what was so important?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 06:32 PM
"The bastard kidnapped my boss." He said simply, looking towards a wall.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 06:38 PM
"It's easy to let a desire for results affect your critical thinking skills, particularly when the matter is personal." He remarked, watching Capri's face. "Actually, it's that kind of overzealousness that killed Nedras 1, more or less. I do hope you've seen sense since then?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 07:05 PM
"I have. I'm more mindful now during interrogations. And thankfully haven't had to do many interrogations since then." He replied with a weak chuckle. "There are people in Sec who are exponentially more qualified than I in that regard."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 07:09 PM
"It would seem so." He replied, crossing his arms over his chest. Suddenly the room felt smaller. He ignored that clearly false impression. "This ship really does have an extraordinary history of kidnappings."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 07:14 PM
"We have an extraordinary history of a lot of insane shit happening. Like one time we came across a Mirror Phoenix that had come over here somehow, and we beamed their whole crew onto the ship and put them in a cargo bay for holding. But somehow a few got out and were running wild over the ship. It was insane. Apparently me ex ran into the mirror version of us and.....she was not impressed."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 07:18 PM
He tried not to look too obviously shocked. Of course, he'd heard stories like that before at the Academy, but it was still hard to believe that things like that were a regular occurrence. "That's certainly... a trying experience." He said slowly. "The strangest thing I've had happen was an unfortunate run-in with sapient holograms, though one of my Jem'hadar fighting a sheep and losing is a close second."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 08:05 PM
"Fighting a sheep? Like 'baa baa' floofy poofy sheep?"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 08:07 PM
"Floofier, slightly purple, and... alright, a little venomous." Nedras clarified.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 08:11 PM
"What the hell kind of sheep is like that? It definitely isn't an Earth sheep."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 08:14 PM
"Tcheranaya Sector, M-Class planet A-3." That roughly translated to Newly Discovered Sector 12, but being a proper noun wasn't rendered as such by the UT. "Very odd sector to map. An excellent demonstration of how statistically few M-Class planets have something resembling a civilization on them. I suppose sapient holograms are commonplace in comparison. Perhaps I should switch the order."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 09:28 PM
"Depends on where you go. I'm sure there are whole places that are just holograms and they don't even realise it which would be an interesting conundrum."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 09:32 PM
Nedras let out a surprised laugh. "You're sure you haven't somehow gained access to my records?" He shook his head. "Unwitting sapient holograms are fine. It's when they learn the truth that you need to be careful, so I've discovered."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 09:45 PM
"Im sure, don't worry. I guess they don't handle the truth very well, huh?" He cocked his head with a little smile. He really didn't want to get into hacking starfleet files.
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 09:52 PM
"No. Actually, the particular group I ran into quite desperately wanted to remedy that issue. They started looking into cloning technology, the Dominion was appraised only of strange readings from a colony believed to be defunct... and then they sent a representative." He smiled a little bashfully. "I'm sure you can see the obvious problem there."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 09:57 PM
"Im starting to, yeah. That can definitely be problematic. I'm going to assume the Dominion was not thrilled."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 10:05 PM
He hummed and frowned. "Yes, I suppose that's part of it." He said, sitting down again. "What the colony wanted, more than any other element of cloning technology, was the ability to store and transmit memories between bodies, or in this case, from a holoprogram to an organic body." He paused a moment. "And suddenly there was a live Vorta clone there, with a virtually new transcorder implant, on their planet, telling them they were out of time." He added a little more quietly. Then, suddenly, he smiled. "Fortunately, spontaneity was their downfall in the end." (edited)
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 10:59 PM
Capri nodded and watched as Ned spoke, his straight face falling uti a frown and then a look of pure concern. That explained a lot, and he honestly just wanted to hug Ned and tell him it would be alright and offer to help but he didn't know what to say. "I'm so sorry, Ned. That sounds like a horrible experience that no one should ever endure."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 11:07 PM
"It was. You can't imagine how much paperwork that generated for Nedras 2, once he was activated." He said sourly, missing the point entirely. "I'm told he quite literally was born demanding a meeting with a Founder. Such is life. These things happen." He shrugged. "The sheep, on the other hand, actually had a useful outcome. Its venom is a surprisingly good precursor for tri-ox manufacture." He snapped his fingers in realization. "The sheep story is better!"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 11:26 PM
Capri chuckled and nodded, unwilling to argue that Ned had missed the point. "I think the old earth slang to describe Nedras 2 would probably be...Karen? And the sheep story is definitely better. It was already hilarious when you factor in a Jem'hadar fought it and lost!"
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 11:38 PM
"It was even better to watch. Raten'iktan sprinting back to the airlock, pursued by an angry purple cloud- I wish I still had the log." He reminisced. "What is a Karen?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 27-Feb-21 11:44 PM
"Its 21st century earth slang. I guess it was used to describe entitled men and women who I guess were born thinking the world needed to worship the ground they spat on. They also had a weird intimate attraction to authority figures like managers."
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Ensign Nedras 27-Feb-21 11:59 PM
Nedras hummed thoughtfully. "In that case, my entire species are Karens." He said, blissfully unaware of the implications. "Has it fallen out of use?"
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 28-Feb-21 12:07 AM
Capri snorted and burst out laughing, nodding quickly. "I never thought Vorta were that whiny. But yeah, I'm pretty sure it's fallen out of use in such a context and is just a name now."
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Ensign Nedras 28-Feb-21 12:16 AM
"Now, hold on, you never said whining had anything to do with it, Lieutenant." He said, pouting. "But that's good. That means I don't need to add that to the Interstellar Reference Colloquialisms list, not that I can from here." He looked past Capri, back towards the holodeck door. "I believe we're at yellow alert. I should go to tactical. Thank you for your help, and for... listening, I suppose." He paused a moment, conflicted, then pressed on, unimpeded by his momentary worry. "Not to mention your own stories - clearly you've led a very interesting life. A difficult one, too."
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 28-Feb-21 12:24 AM
"I think we both have. And it looks that way, I should get back to the hub." He stood and looked back at Ned. "May I suggest shutting down the programs first? You don't want someone to come in and accidentally overload the holodeck, do you?"
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Ensign Nedras 28-Feb-21 12:29 AM
He broke eye contact, gaze shifting around the room once again for several seconds. "Computer, end program." He directed as he stood. "I'll try not to run any... unorthodox forms of diagnostics in the future. Until next time, Lieutenant." He did a half-bow of the usual variety, then left the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Copernicus King 28-Feb-21 12:36 AM
He nodded and gave Ned a smile before following him out of the holodeck.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 06:10 PM
Maggie stepped into the holodeck with a sigh. First, she replicated herself purple sports gear. A purple sports bra, shorts, kneepads and gloves. Before grabbing a simulation from the archives. It appeared to be a sunny jungle, in a ring in the centre of the clearing. She walked into it and waited for Amanda.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 06:12 PM
[D] Amanda had changed into a simple black tank top and shorts before entering the Holodeck. She walked in carrying a pair of hand wraps and gloves. "Lieutenant," *she said, "what kind of sim did you pick?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 06:13 PM
Maggie looked at Amanda with a soft smile as she moved around the ring. Pointing around at the trees. “Jungle with a fighting ring in it. Nice and sunny.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 06:14 PM
Amanda squinted up at the sky as she began to wrap her hands. "We fighting each other or someone else? I don't really need Blanche yelling at us again."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 06:15 PM
Maggie looked at Amanda with a soft smile. “I don’t mind fighting someone else, I can change it if you want!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 06:16 PM
"I mean...I'll fight whoever, let's just establish some rules about not breaking anything to visit sickbay with?" (edited)
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 06:17 PM
Maggie nodded with a smile as she walked over to Amanda. “Sure! I’ll make sure to tap this time if you want. And I won’t break anything in return.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 06:19 PM
"I can appreciate that. No crying either and don't hold back."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 06:21 PM
Maggie laughed as she stepped backwards into the ring. Moving around and rolling her shoulders. “Sure! Whenever your ready then!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 06:49 PM
Amanda finished with her hands and entered the ring. She took a moment to stretch and took a southpaw stance. "Let's do it."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 06:50 PM
Maggie smiled as she reached out to touch gloves before starting. “Sure! Let’s do it!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 06:57 PM
Amanda touched gloves softly and threw a fake left jab, missing maggihie intentionally by a mile and smiling. "Caught you looking," She chuckled.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 07:03 PM
Maggie didn’t flinch as she began moving back. Putting her arms up, before rushing forward and going for a trio of jabs to Amanda. Amanda could tell that Maggie had bags under her eyes as well.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 07:10 PM
Amanda blocked the jabs and threw a one two combo back. "Tired?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 07:16 PM
Maggie blocked the combo in return, before throwing a kick to her ribs. “Kinda. I’ve been having issues sleeping since Shar left.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 07:19 PM
"I believe it." She attempted to catch the kick and throw a jab back. "I've found it hard to sleep without Mattie now."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 07:22 PM
“Oh? Why aren’t you guys sleeping together now?” She said as she took the jab. Before going for a quick right hand.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 07:25 PM
Still holding the leg, she took the right hand and let go, stumbling back a bit. "We are but our schedules are a bit off, plus he's putting in time getting familiar with the Chimera so sometimes he isn't around until late." She charged in with a jumping knee.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 07:31 PM
Maggie nodded as she took the knee. Rolling backwards as she took it, before rolling forward and jumping up with a punch. “Right okay. I’m sorry to hear that. I’m uh, thinking of getting a really big teddy bear to fill the bed.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 08:13 PM
Amanda backed up but stumbled and fell on her butt. "You could, or maybe have Aaron build you a creepy android of Shar?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 08:31 PM
Maggie laughed as she backed away to let Amanda get back up. Throwing air jabs. “I...don’t like that idea. If I get really bad I’ll call him up.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 08:56 PM
Amanda rose to her feet and stretched her neck before she circled Maggie carefully. "That's fair. So...what's your plan to become a Lieutenant again?"
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 09:07 PM
Maggie did much the same. Moving around Amanda with a sigh. “Make as many projects as humanly possible. Just keep working...”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 09:08 PM
Amanda nodded and moved in, a bit more serious with her technique as she launched a 4 punch combo. "Good plan."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 09:11 PM
Maggie took both of the first punches. Before managing to block the next two. Sending a high head kick her way. “Yeah. I need to redeem myself.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 09:13 PM
"I'm sure you will. Don't squander the chance you've been given." Amanda leaned back and away from the kick and went low to try and sweep Maggie's leg.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 09:32 PM
Maggie nodded before she was swept. She kicked back up to her feet and went for a spinning roundhouse. “I won’t, I swear.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 09:42 PM
Amanda caught the roundhouse on her shoulder with a grunt."Fucking...truck..." She muttered and went for another knee.
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 10:06 PM
Maggie laughed slightly as she took the knee before going for a gut punch. “And you hit like a train!”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 10:13 PM
Amanda doubled over from the gut punch. "Ooff...Shouldn't have eaten before this..."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 10:17 PM
Maggie smiled as she backed off with a smile. Looking at her PADD as she did. “Oh! The uh, captains having people in the bar for drinks. Could be cool to go there if you want to pause this.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 10:18 PM
Amanda rubbed at her stomach for a moment, "sure, could be fun."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 10:20 PM
Maggie smiled as she looked up at the computer and yelled. “Computer pause program! Whenever your ready then.”
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 10:22 PM
"I'll be along shortly, I want to change. Even off duty, workout clothes would look funny."
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Lt. JG. Maggie Verne 26-Mar-21 10:23 PM
Maggie nodded as she gave Amanda a hug. “Right! I’m going to do the same. See you later then!” With that she departed.
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Lt. Cmdr. Amanda Higgins 26-Mar-21 10:37 PM
Amanda left soonafter Maggie.
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